Choosing Wisely: Who’s In Your Tribe?

Choosing Wisely: Who’s In Your Tribe?

Recently, a friend told the story of an experience with a co-worker. Reflecting on a client meeting where both were present, my friend was told she needn’t attend any more client meetings, because she wasn’t speaking up and sharing ideas to get more sales from the...
What’s Your Banana?

What’s Your Banana?

Have you heard about this trick, used by hunters to catch small monkeys? A banana is placed in a jar with a small opening. The monkey reaches into the jar, grabs the banana, and is caught by the hunters, because the monkey refuses to let go of the banana.The monkey...
Looking for Clarity; Hitting a Wall

Looking for Clarity; Hitting a Wall

“It was Mrs. Peacock with the Candlestick in the Conservatory.” Have you ever played Clue? The goal is being first to identify the victim of foul play, by deducing the answer from clues you discover as the game progresses. Our Upper Limit Problem (ULP) is providing us...
Words Matter! Speak with Authority

Words Matter! Speak with Authority

“Words matter. Choose them wisely.” This advice was shared with me over and over by the pastor I worked with several years ago. He impressed upon me the importance of choosing my words carefully, as the meaning they conveyed shaped others response to me and the vision...