Emotional Intelligence

It is said that moving a mountain is accomplished by one handful of soil at a time. Many of my coaching clients set boldacious and aspirational goals for themselves. There’s nothing wrong with that. The challenge occurs when they consider the... Read More »

It wasn’t just his hair I admired. I mean, for most guys (and gals) Richard Dean Anderson’s densely packed, fluffed and fabulous, mullet or mane of layers would be a hair-dream come true. In the 80s and 90s television series, MacGyver,... Read More »

“If you chase two rabbits, both will escape.” – unknown A lot of folks these days are challenged with having too many opportunities and options. Think that’s overly optimistic? Well, from my coaching experience, I found that... Read More »

“If you’re the smartest person in the room, then you’re in the wrong room.” – Confucius People who think they are the smartest person in the room are described by Liz Wiseman’s book Multipliers as... Read More »

Industrial Design focusing on the physical appearance, functionality and manufacturability of a product enables mass production. User-Centred Design improves the user experience and Human-Centred Design enhances the interaction based on emotional... Read More »

One day, the North Wind and the Sun were hanging out together, admiring the beautiful land that we all call home. They watched a man wearing a cloak walk over the grassy field, when the North Wind suddenly had an idea. “Why don’t we see... Read More »

Force is like a hammer. When leaders only use force, everything looks like a nail. As I pointed out in “Part 1 – Why Persuasion is Better Than Force,” using force may get the job done, while damaging the most prized possession in... Read More »

  A penny may seem like a small price to pay to know what’s on your mind. However, experts believe that each person has 50,000 to 80,000 thoughts a day. That can get quite pricey! 🙂 Our inner-voice, self-talk and mental health have... Read More »

Yes, you read correctly – un-learner! 🙂 There’s no shortage of learning opportunities and resources out there for lifelong learners. However, an essential part of lifelong learning is unlearning. This is because there comes a time... Read More »

Have you had the intention of doing something nice for someone, but not done it? This is like wrapping up a gift, and not giving it to them. Chances are, you have had many undelivered good intentions. Photo by Kostiantyn Li on Unsplash Whether... Read More »