Category: empathy
Give in to it
I’ve had an epiphany. One I thought worth sharing. It’s about listening. Really listening. It happened a few weeks ago, and since then I’ve been testing the waters just to see if what I’d noticed could really be true. Let me be clear. I’m a trained and qualified coach (with every day still a school… Read More Give in to it
Steep slopes
I recently listened to someone referencing the comfort, stretch panic* model, and was reminded of a friend who prefers to call stretch the adventure zone. Love that. Then I got to thinking – what is the stretch, or the adventure, that’s required, as we move into leadership? Surely part of our adventure is in leaving behind some of the operational,… Read More Steep slopes
What is communication?
What are communication skills? Why do I find that term so hard to define? I think it might be because I feel that communication requires such a vast skillset to make it work: rapport empathy articulation/clarity – both written word and oral honesty language tone volume I love Kotter’s description which for me… Read More What is communication?
Moving on
When we experience the disappointment of not getting that job we wanted, how do we safeguard against letting that disappointment spiral out of control, leading to thinking that’s destructive and behaviour that’s unhelpful? And for anyone who’s thinking, just you wait ‘til it happens to you, and then let me know how you feel,… Read More Moving on
No less sincere
http://www.girlfriendcircles.com/blog/index.php/2014/05/the-problem-my-friend-doesnt-ask-me-about-my-life/ READ BEYOND THIS ARTICLE’S TITLE to explore the notion that, “we can offer up our lives. It makes it no less sincere …”. Hmm, a surprise find that prompted deeper thinking and feelings about active listening and insightful questioning skills … and beyond that, that relationships are key. http://www.girlfriendcircles.com/blog/index.php/2014/05/the-problem-my-friend-doesnt-ask-me-about-my-life/
Permanent send . . .
What opportunity could you take today, tomorrow, to pause your “send” button and really listen to someone who needs your attention? Perhaps ask an insightful question, or show empathy? And when you’ve done it, could you then allow yourself a little “me time” to reflect on how it made you feel, what you achieved, and the… Read More Permanent send . . .
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