How to Know What You Really, Really Want
In what may be the most unlikely reference we’ve ever made in one our blog posts, we’re recalling for this post some lyrics from a Spice Girls’ song: “I'll tell you what I want, what I really, really want.” The song then goes on to say: “If you want my future, forget my past.” Granted, not exactly the most poetic lyrics ever written, and yet they introduce several important points related to the process of creating powerful visions. Here’s what we mean: While it may seem obv
Is it Possible to Die Without Regrets?
Most of us hesitate to give much thought to one of the few certainties in life—the fact that we’re all going to die. Some might say that the topic is too morbid, but we’ve found just the opposite to be true. Whether working on our own lives or coaching others, it seems that when we become clear on how precious each day of life is, we live with deeper purpose and authenticity. One step we can take to deepen our daily experience involves connecting more fully with our personal
How to Deal with Pointless Situations
Have you ever found yourself stuck in a job, a series of meetings, or situation that seemed pointless? Most of us have, at one time or another. And it’s likely to happen again. The question is, what can we do about it? We might choose to simply survive the experience; find ways to cope with the boredom or deal with the nonsense and drama that’s playing out. But, there is another option . . . one we explore in our book Thriving in Business and LIfe. It's an approach that puts
Is Your Mind Infected?
If you knew that a virus had infected your computer, how quickly would you act to neutralize it? Well, there is ample evidence to suggest that bias cycles, or what we call the Virus of Bias™, work in our minds just like viruses do in computers, damaging our organizations and inhibiting our leaders’ ability to see clearly and make well-informed decisions. As we begin this exploration with you, we’ll start in the same place we do with organizations, by explaining just what a bi
