If there is a simple clue to personal and professional growth, it just may be that interest creates energy. And possibly the most pertinent experience of true growth and development is the journey itself. Sometimes we find purpose and sometimes purpose finds us. The connection to the energy of one’s purpose cannot become tangible without [...]
Posts Tagged ‘Storytelling’
You – A Source of Impact
Posted in Strategic Storytelling, tagged 21st Century Leadership Skills, Authenticity, Desire, Experience, Flow, Impact, Intent, Leadership, Purpose, Story, Storytelling, Trust on January 25, 2012 | 6 Comments »
Strategic Storytelling
Posted in Strategic Storytelling, tagged 21st Century Leadership Skills, Authenticity, Behavior, Clarity, Collective, Commitment, Connection, Desire, Impact, Intent, Larger Story, Love, New Confidence, Presence, Purpose, Story, Storytelling on January 11, 2012 | 8 Comments »
If I share a story with you, it is because I care. My own leadership love compels me to tell you a story. And from that, I desire you find a purposeful role in a larger, engaging story; a story that compels your own authenticity in a turbulent 21st Century experience. Through my work with [...]
Reflections for Your Awareness (It is Personal)
Posted in Reflections for Awareness, tagged Clarity, Connection, False confidence, Intent, Love, New Confidence, Presence, Purpose, Story, Storytelling, Trust on December 27, 2011 | 6 Comments »
It’s hard to get anyone to truly hear your story until it’s personal. We have to make the story personal. -From post 7/20/2011 by Ric Gonzalez, Woo Woo Leadership Our Christmas 2011 was experienced in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. On the evening prior to returning home (Christmas evening), I went to the desk clerk to get some [...]
The Client Letters 2011 – Seven (Rob)
Posted in The Client Letters 2011, The Storytelling Leader, tagged 21st Century Leadership Skills, Encouragement, Love, Presence, Storytelling on September 20, 2011 | 7 Comments »
Rob, About your love, my brief response was, “It’s not the words, it’s the action.” This is the Rob so many know; a man who acts on what he believes and knows in his core. I have the privilege of being your Coach and of knowing you long before the coaching relationship. This is the [...]
Regarding Storytelling Skills: by Ricardo González
Posted in 7 Skills for 21st Century Leadership - Discussed, The Storytelling Leader, tagged Collective, Larger Story, Story, Storytelling on July 20, 2011 | 1 Comment »
It’s hard to get anyone to truly hear your story until it’s personal. We have to make the story personal. For the story to have impact, it has to be personal. Personal stories are the best stories for transferring ideas from one person to another. Listening to someone else’s personal story only gets me so [...]
The Client Letters – Two (Dave)
Posted in Communication and Connection, The Client Letters 2011, tagged 21st Century Leadership Skills, Commitment, Desire, Experience, Intent, Larger Story, Purpose, Story, Storytelling, Understanding, Voice on May 23, 2011 | 2 Comments »
Dave, How fitting it seems to write this as we approach Memorial Day. You will understand why. You came to me after receiving the charge to transform your yellow pad. If I remember correctly, it was something like; You are really good at carrying around the yellow pad with tasks that must be done. I [...]
The Client Letters – One (Jimmy Neil)
Posted in Personal/Professional Growth Management, The Client Letters 2011, tagged 21st Century Leadership Skills, Awareness, Brand, Commitment, Experience, Focus, Impact, Story, Storytelling on May 16, 2011 | 5 Comments »
Jimmy Neil, Because of your impact in this world, I chose to write to you first in this series of Client Letters. I love the camaraderie we share as students of great 21st Century thought leaders. We don’t just read their writing, we study. You are diligent in your learning to support your brand as [...]
Purpose – Your “Date Nail”
Posted in 21st Century Awareness, tagged Brand, Focus, Impact, Larger Story, Love, Purpose, Story, Storytelling on May 7, 2011 | 6 Comments »
In order to do my best, I must feel part of something larger. I want to know those I am connected with care; care about the work, the people, and the customers. -Coaching Client, Deanna We were working on strategies of action to bring his personal brand to vivid reality for the division he leads. [...]
The Authentic Message of You
Posted in 21st Century Awareness, tagged Authenticity, Presence, Purpose, Story, Storytelling on April 12, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Tim took a risk; good for him. He stepped into a new role in a start-up financial business. Within three months, Tim was feeling the burn as one’s natural strength silhouette does not align properly with the profile of the role. The friction is tolerable for a while. How long depends on the individual and [...]
Confident Engagement
Posted in The Skill of Confidence, tagged Authenticity, Collective, Commitment, Connection, Engagement, Impact, Love, Story, Storytelling, Understanding on March 10, 2011 | 4 Comments »
In my book, Wading the Stream of Awareness, my wife’s favorite chapter is the last, entitled simply – Love. I began that chapter with, and structured it around, a poem I wrote. To my leader: I need you to be you Afraid I’m not of who you really are I’m only afraid if you cannot [...]
