Without clarity, nothing works.
To lead change, inspire others and help your team perform at their best, communication has to be crystal clear.
That is, if you want to do these things well.
THIS IS WHY 1 TOOL NO LONGER WORKS
One tool or method no longer works to manage complex change. Or complex emotions.
How to Weigh the Pros & Cons of Using Psychometrics: 5 Critical Questions
A: Hey new guy, are you a "Fiery Red” too? B: Sorry? A: Ah, forget it – you’re proooobably a “Sunshine Yello”. B: A “sunshine what”? A: Oh, never mind! Have you ever had an exchange like this? How did it make yo ...
HOW TO BREAK THOUGH RESISTANCE AND LEAD CHANGE
If you had to choose a country that would resist gay marriage, Ireland would be a safe choice. At least in the western and northern hemispheres. Yet somehow, in 2015 a national referendum legalizing gay marriage miraculously passed. As S ...
This Is Why Mastery Of The BIG 3 Is Essential For YOUR PEAK PERFORMANCE
Imagine that you're doing something completely non-work related and an idea goes off in your head - an idea that can help you in your work. Has this ever happened to you? Before I tell you about my recent light bulb moment, there's something you should ...
HOW TO BE A VULNERABLE EXPERT
"I know exactly how to solve this problem." "I have no clue how to solve this problem." You know the solution to the problem, but want your report to figure it out for herself. Or, you don't know the solution but don't want to appear incompetent. ...
This Is Why It’s the Most Effective Intervention for Human Performance
“Coaching done well may by the most effective intervention designed for human performance.” - Atul Gawande MD Writing for The New Yorker in 2011, Dr. Gawande makes a strong case for coaching as the best way for any professional to achieve peak per ...
This Is Why You Should Keep Wasting Your Time
Je ne parle pas anglais – the short bark I got every time I asked a train attendant for help. I’d flown into Paris a week earlier and even managed to find my way into the city center, despite a city-wide transport strike. But this was a whole new animal ...
How to Regain Your Balance and Perform at Your Very Best
What is really going on? Without a doubt, life can be crazy. At times it feels like the walls are closing in around you - work is out of control and your personal commitments are exploding... However, could there be something else going on with you? ...