When it gets intense.. check out the view from the balcony
In a recent client discussion regarding emotional intelligence we got to talk about one of my favorite subjects, perspective taking. We were discussing a specific set of interactions they recently [...]
Emotions, feelings and moods – They all matter but the difference lies in time and the power of choice
I have been doing a lot of work helping leaders develop their emotional intelligence recently and in a recent client conversation the concept of moods was brought up, which led [...]
VMG = Velocity Made Good – The Holy Grail of sailing and business
As the year draws to a close and I seek to evaluate how I have done in my business this past year in relation to the goals I set for [...]
Gimbalage – A new word to live and lead by
New words are exciting because they can mean what you want them to mean. Kind of like a blank canvas, something just waiting to be created. Working with one of [...]
Center of Effort – Finding the Elusive Dynamic Balance
After exploring the terra firma metaphor of 4 by 4ing for a couple of posts, I thought I would return to the realm of boating that fuels my passion and [...]
Four-By-Four: Part Two = 4 Squared
Words and peoples various reactions and interpretations of them never cease to amaze me. Working in the field of effective communication for improved leadership, decision making and sales, this topic [...]
Four-by-four – A theme for the year
I clicked over another year back in April and was thinking about the numbers that I carry with me for the year. Life has been particularly bumpy and has continued [...]
Blocks, Blockers and Blocking – Gratitude for knowing the differences
Thanksgiving is still a recent memory despite the onslaught of Black Friday and Cyber Monday. I have been thinking that the holiday goes beyond just the time off from work, [...]
My Boss Loves Me – But do you love your boss?
I was struck by the billboard I passed recently on the Ballard Bridge that shouted out MY BOSS LOVES ME in bright lights and claimed a 97% employer satisfaction because [...]
Forced-Rank Reviews, High Performing Teams and the Olympics – The management hire wire act played out in real-time on the global stage
The story of the Olympics thus far, day two admittedly, is the drama surrounding the US women’s gymnastics team and ecstasy and agony that played out for the world to [...]