Monthly Archives: February 2024
A crucial life lesson to help yourself – as well as others
So here is something I’ve learnt recently. If your doctor prescribes you medication, please google the potential side effects from the medication. Your doctor might tell you of the most obvious side effects, but as you are a unique being … Continue reading
Friends, stop saying “it’s a first world problem”.
Here in Australia, sometimes when people talk about some of their problems, they are met with a “yeah, that’s a first world problem”. This shuts down the conversation because it implies that the problem being discussed is so trivial, so … Continue reading
What’s a common misconception about you?
For me, it’s that I’m scary. 👻☠💀 Because I am intense/passionate/energetic/opinionated, and sometimes I ask hard questions, some people who don’t know me well think I’m intimidating or scary. So what I do is try to be less intense or … Continue reading
If you’re blessed, you probably have someone in your life who says to you: ❤️🧡 I love you. 💓💕
Most people respond to this declaration with: ‘I love you, too’. But here is a thought. Why not respond to this sentiment with: Tell me why? 🤔 Doing this: 💖 gives the person the opportunity to tell you WHY they … Continue reading
People leaders – do you ever say “Don’t bring me problems, bring me solutions”?
If so, you may be depriving you and your team from coming up with creative ideas. The thing is this. If you always expect your people to come to you with solutions, that’s exactly what they will do. But here … Continue reading
What are you saving for a special occasion?
Are you waiting for that special day to bring out: ❤️ your best dinnerware? 💛 your most expensive wine glasses? 💜 that mind-blowing aged bottle of wine? 💙 that luxurious lingerie? That special occasion is TODAY. Don’t wait for a … Continue reading
Managing up – by throwing people under the bus.
My friend told me about his colleague with whom he had just met. He said that this colleague was really nice and supportive in their 1:1 meeting. However, he said that at the leadership session that afternoon, he was expecting … Continue reading
Do you believe everything you think?
Why? 🤔 When was the last time you actually questioned WHY you believe some of the things you do? Perhaps it’s time to take a moment to refresh your beliefs. Like everything else, sometimes a revitalization of belief systems is … Continue reading
What does grace look like in an emotional conversation?
So let’s say someone is telling you about something awful which happened to them. And let’s say what you’re hearing is so awful that it evokes a strong reaction in you. You might be angry on their behalf, you might … Continue reading
A leadership lesson from the humble chook (chicken) 🐔
There is a community farm and a restaurant near where I live. They have three chickens there – Hen Solo, Pecky and Joy. Now as I was walking past, one of the chooks started clucking really loudly – and it … Continue reading