“…roughly 20 million (20%) employees who are actively disengaged. These employees, who have bosses from hell that make them miserable, roam the halls spreading discontent. The other 50 million (50%) American workers are not engaged. They’re just kind of present, but not inspired by their work or their managers.” ~Gallup, The State of the American […]
Don’t Bargain
I’ve always loved the following quote: “The difference between what we do and what we are capable of doing would suffice to solve most of the world’s problems.” ~ Mahatma Gandhi The reason is that so often either subconsciously or consciously we stop ourselves from committing all we can whether in work or relationships. Sometimes we […]
Perfect, The Enemy Of Done
For the last few years I have heard people constantly use the word “perfect.” It drives me crazy. Perfect is often one’s perception, not reality. The pursuit of ‘perfection’ is one of the main reasons we delay and often forgo moving in positive, productive directions. Here are two reasons which represent why I am not a fan of ‘perfect.’
Laser Pointed Focus
In a culture that often makes money on means that distract us, ask yourself, do you want to give up your greater good for the temporary distraction?
The Stength of Backing Off
I received my first yoga book a little over twenty years ago. It was traditional and before videos and classes were all over the place. The beauty of it was that since yoga was not super popular yet it was still about shaping your own practice, not competing with others or being goaded into doing […]
What is true?
What is your truth? Hint, I asked for “your truth” not someone’s version of what you should be or think or feel. Not how you feel you should respond to others or how you feel pressured to respond to others. Defining “your truth” serves you and the world in two ways. One, it helps you […]
Sharing or Judging?
Are you sharing your opinion or judging? If you are a leader and/or boss, criticism, judgment and disappointment have no part in your success plan. That is if you want to be successful. What should be part of, all of your plan is evaluating where people are so you can meet and guide them from […]
Are You Jonah? Going In The Wrong Direction?
So maybe you do or don’t know the story of Jonah and the whale. Here is a great minute and a half Veggie Tale’s clip of Jonah refusing to hear the message and get on with the gettin’ on of going down the path he is called to travel, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MyscPsmXJqg . It will make […]
But Did You Ask?
I was listening to someone complain the other day about something someone else did not do for them. I asked them why the other person didn’t do it. They responded they didn’t know. I asked, “Did you ask them to?” They responded sheepishly “No.” It is YOUR responsibility to ask for what you want. If […]