I have always struggled to maintain focus. But it was not until I was in 5th grade that I realized I had undiagnosed ADHD. As a child, I can remember when something would catch my attention, I would just go toward it. At the time, this was simple curiosity. It was the way I experienced… Read More»
Paying attention to the most important things in life is an ongoing challenge for almost everyone we know! But it’s not a new problem. More than a century ago, philosopher and psychologist William James recognized that we cannot focus on everything that competes for our attention. You may recognize one of his most enduring quotes:… Read More»
We noted in a recent article in this Leadership Series that Creativity and Imagination are personality traits that often help leaders “Inspire a Shared Vision.” Other personality traits – Comfort with Change, Optimism, and Inclusiveness – also help leaders Inspire a Shared Vision. However, many organizations hesitate to put someone in a leadership position if… Read More»
Our first article in this leadership series focused on leadership potential within an organization. However, you can be a leader in your personal life, as well! In fact, those of you who are parents have wonderful opportunities to develop and practice leadership skills. You can be parent leaders – every single day! In our coaching… Read More»
How often do you hear the words “leader” or “leadership?” You hear these words in the political arena, the business world, and in any number of other settings! In fact, in almost any role, you can be a leader – but more about that in future articles. In this first article in our leadership series,… Read More»
For 2017, a new Marist poll found that “being a better person” tops the list of New Year’s resolutions. That’s in contrast to “losing weight,” which has been at the top of the list for several years. But what is it about “being a better person” that people want? Because goals that work well are… Read More»