Category psychology

What Public Problem Are You Working To Solve And Why?

October 6, 2017 · by · in Business, change, Communication, courage, Engagement, Ethics, Growth, Leadership, Leadership, mindfulness, Positive Psychology, psychology, Servant Leadership · Leave a comment

When faced with this type of question, how would you answer? I was recently challenged with this very question when applying for a fellowship. I appreciate this type of question because it causes us to think and to state who we are and what we are all about. I feel strongly that many of the […]

The Resilient Leader: A Tribute

August 30, 2017 · by · in Business, Communication, courage, Ethics, Growth, Hope, Leadership, Leadership, mindfulness, Positive Psychology, psychology, Servant Leadership, Uncategorized · 1 Comment

In honor of Thay’s homecoming yesterday – after living in exile for 51 years. Welcome home! Mindfulness in a Changing World: The Teachings of Thich Nhat Hanh. As we attempt to navigate the unremitting surge of life, pressing us forward, many look to the guidance of spiritual leaders. We do so in order to realize […]

Case Study: A Leader’s Journey

March 22, 2015 · by · in Business, discovery, Growth, Leadership, mindfulness, psychology · Leave a comment

After our last post you should have a solid understanding of the Four Intelligences. As we jump into a real-life case study (where names and workplaces have been changed in order to protect the players involved), I challenge you to analyze how the story’s leader, Mark, uses his innate characteristics and learned competencies in order […]

There’s More to Intelligence than an IQ!

February 18, 2015 · by · in Business, Communication, Growth, Leadership, mindfulness, psychology · 1 Comment

Part 2 of a Multi-Part Series Last week, we answered the paramount question: “Who am I as a leader?” We took time to distinguish between the Characteristics and Competencies of leadership, and touched on the connection to Multiple Intelligence Theory. In this post, we’ll define and explore the application of the Four Intelligences. At the […]

Mind Your Ps and Qs: Know Your Cs and CS

January 7, 2015 · by · in Business, discovery, Leadership, mindfulness, psychology · 1 Comment

Part One of a Multi-Part Series Frank is a mid-level manager at a machining warehouse with three years of experience. He performs tasks enthusiastically and has received praise for his creative solutions for streamlining processes and procedures at his facility. Last week, one of Frank’s employees suddenly lost a close member of her family. Frank […]

Navigating Positional Thinkers

November 21, 2014 · by · in Business, Communication, Growth, Leadership, psychology · Leave a comment

“The key to successful leadership today is influence, not authority.” Kenneth Blanchard In the past couple of weeks, I have found myself lending support to individuals seeking guidance on how to collaborate with a leader stuck in positional thinking. I am always appreciative to have the opportunity to support fellow leaders as they explore the […]