For his Collective Pod, he agreed to own the 21st Century skill of Storytelling. In a message of encouragement I found myself saying, “The best Storytellers I know are very present beings.”
I had to think about why exactly I said that. I am privileged to know many professional Storytellers. And while these Tellers largely tell [...]
Archive for October, 2008
Storytellers are Present Beings
Posted in The Storytelling Leader, tagged Storytelling on October 26, 2008 | 2 Comments »
Practice … The Missing Link – Part 3 of 3
Posted in 21st Century Skills, Confidence on October 24, 2008 | 3 Comments »
We visualize a specific desired performance and then plan a development event to assist in attaining the target. This is a logical approach learned early in our work life. The process is at times hamstrung by a misguided manager who attempts to build the development plan on our perceived weaknesses.
Even with a priority focus on [...]
Performance Improvement – Part 2 of 3
Posted in 21st Century Skills, Confidence on October 21, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Referring to his efforts with growth and development, my Client insisted we must consider that development does not occur without practice.
As I thought about this, I realized that there is Development and there is Performance. And that Practice is the link between the two. Before considering practice, it is important to consider the two components [...]
A Season of Preparation – Part 1 of 3
Posted in 21st Century Skills, Confidence on October 16, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
My value of learning is consistently honored and fed by my coaching clients. In talking about growth and development he said, “There is development … and then there is practice.”
I thought about this for weeks before deciding to write about it.
We have entered the time of year that, for me, is considered a season of preparation. [...]
Why I’m Here
Posted in 21st Century Skills on October 8, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
“People listen better in Jonesborough than anywhere else in the world.”
- Kathryn Tucker Windham – Selma, Alabama – Storyteller
… and yes, maybe that is why I’m here.
