I believe that one of the true benefits of getting older (and I’ll admit the list is not long) is that every day and every person with whom we interact adds to our accumulated learning and wisdom. That being said, I also believe that learning is not a passive process […]
Generalization: Why your brain is blind to your own typos It’s hard to catch your own errors. This can be something as trivial as transposing the letters in “the” to “hte,” or something as significant as omitting the core explanation of your article. Our brain generalizes words & letters as we re-read […]
“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 […]
“Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, “Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, and fabulous?” Actually, who are you not to be? […]
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 […]
“When you blame others, you give up your power to change.” Robert Anthony A basic tenet of our coaching practice at Momentum Consulting is accountability, an essential component of executive leadership training, both with individuals and teams. Those of you familiar with us have surely heard one of us say “…there’s […]
The Pursuit of Conscious Leadership. There are growing movements seen in tech, with designers, and leadership that are making consciousness a welcome “buzzword”. We are in an upswing where people are mindfully using technology, mindfulness practices, meditation, and experiences to not only expand their mind and well-being, but to also […]
Act like you are an owner in the company. Ownership accountability means holding yourself to account, holding others to account, and the willingness to be held to account. I have a secret. I’ve told myself that if I don’t declare a goal or an action out loud, then it’s not […]
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. My dad was usually a quiet, stoic figure. He did love to laugh, play golf with his buddies, and bet on an occasional football […]
Communicate in the least complicated way, so that your audience understands you. This applies to all communication: Spoken, written, illustrated, etc. We are accountable for what people take from our communication. As a leader, you have the opportunity to work with your teams and communicate the intention for 2019. Whether […]
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