When performance doesn’t go as planned or you are restless, how do you respond? Where do you turn for comfort? What do you do in the moment? What does your response tell you about your identity? Brent was the general manager of a manufacturing company. In spite of only being in his early 30s, he…
It’s time to change my narrative. My narrative is the story of my life. I get to emphasize the parts I choose. Feedback from a few close friends let me know that I was emphasizing the wrong things. I was focussed on some painful experiences of the past rather than what I have become through…
Think about the last time someone disagreed with you. How did you respond? Most people think that being powerful means being in control: Being the BOSS. We then create hierarchical structures to protect our personal power and authority (or cover for a lack of it). This is done through physical intimidation or positional power. It is…
A couple weeks ago, just before going to sleep, I was complaining to my wife about the seeming never-ending-increase in what it costs to fully provide for our household. The dog needed vaccination. The growing kids keep needing new clothes. My son goes through shoes as if he was wearing cheese. Braces. School fees. Dance…