Last night before going to bed I became aware of the news that Steve Jobs has died. What I will miss more about him is his unapologetic uniqueness and talent. He was an example of the innovative mindset. Continue reading »
We tend to think of our brain as our individual biological organ. We say things like: “I have to make up my own mind.” “That’s my own opinion.” “That’s how I think.” But I was reminded last week that social neuroscience teaches us that the human brain is a social organ, intimately connected to other brains. Continue reading »
In our overcommitted, “too busy to stop and smell the flowers” life, it’s easy to overlook the small things. Yet, small things ARE a big deal. Continue reading »
Have you ever thought that collaboration IS the natural way to relate, because it's in your genes? That's what I learned last week and want to share with you. Continue reading »
What does the word "control" mean to you? How does it makes you feel? For some it elicits feelings of responsibility, security, safety. For others it means power over others, micro-management to insure results, the last word. Some remember experiences with controlling parents or teachers they rebelled against. Others remember the insecurity they felt when their parents did not have any control.
For me, it brings mixed feelings. . . Continue reading »
If you walk through the halls of an elementary school or frequent a playground you hear lot’s of giggles and laughter. But when I walk the maze of cubicles at an organization or along the hallways of a business office, I rarely hear those same sounds.
Working with individuals and businesses that are wanting to change something, I have studied and noticed what works and what does not work. I have found that regardless of the theories, people, or circumstances, there is one strategy that is so basic for successful change that I’m surprised it’s ignored so often. Continue reading »
