“I will not let anyone walk through my mind with their dirty feet.” –Mahatma Gandhi I think what Gandhi was saying here is to not let someone else’s behavior command your thoughts. It’s a great reminder to not give my power away to others. However, our thoughts are shaped by our […]
In his “Essay on Criticism”, Alexander Pope is credited with, “To err is human; to forgive, divine …” Mistakes will be made. How we respond to these foibles can make all the difference in one’s personal and professional life. As business coaches, we say practicing recovery demonstrates a commitment to relationships […]
“No one who achieves success does so without acknowledging the help of others. The wise and confident acknowledge this help with gratitude.” -Alfred North Whitehead This week’s fundamental is Appreciate and Acknowledge. This is one of my personal favorites because it happens to be my number one Love Language, […]
Welcome to Momentum Consulting’s fundamental of the week. When we consult and coach our clients they want results. Results that will last. If we just gave tips and techniques to simply put a Band-Aid on issues, we wouldn’t do much for an organization’s culture. There are usually layers and layers […]
Conventional wisdom holds that “it’s the effort, not the result, that matters”. While this may be a great concept for parenting, is it realistic for the business world? Picture this: you’re excited about the growth opportunities ahead of your entire team and you have a key position you need to […]
Always seek a breakthrough approach. Our job is to improve the lives and work of the people we serve. This path takes planning, diligence, and thoughtfulness. “What moves men of genius, or rather what inspires their work, is not new ideas, but their obsession with the idea that what has […]
Work from the assumption that people are good, fair, and honest. Set aside your own judgments or preconceived notions and give people the benefit of the doubt. Look for the positive intent in their actions and communications. Self-fulfilling prophecies are incredibly powerful influencers, in your own behavior, that of others and of your […]
Be reliable and deliver on all your commitments, no matter how small. If a commitment is in jeopardy, notify others immediately and set a new commitment. Why do we have such a hard time saying no? I may be assuming it’s hard for you because I had to teach […]
It’s essential that we always do our very best. If there is ever a question about quality, go back, stay at it until the question is removed. I’m aging myself by saying this, but they just don’t make things the way they used to. I used to hear my dad […]