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. [...]
Posts Tagged ‘Storytelling’
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 »
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 [...]
Skill 7 – Part C: Our Collective Story
Posted in 7 Skills for 21st Century Leadership - Discussed, tagged Commitment, Experience, Impact, Larger Story, Love, Present, Respect, Story, Storytelling on July 27, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
A story is not an intermission in the flow of a busy life. A story is evidence of a meaningful plot polished by the acts; the right script. Through story, leaders assist us in seeing the future in our present commitments and actions. The interlude of story is concentrated present-moment power. The interlude is intended to [...]
Skill 7 – Part B: Another’s Story
Posted in 7 Skills for 21st Century Leadership - Discussed, tagged Commitment, Experience, Impact, Larger Story, Love, New Confidence, Story, Storytelling, Trust, Voice on July 19, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
The influence of understanding flows through one’s intent and purpose. Confident and empowered in our own voice, we create the space where individual stories recognize collective harmony through individual resonance. Before an individual story can flow toward the collective pool, the individual must find the foundational confidence to tell in the space that has been provided. [...]
Skill 7 – Part A: Your Story
Posted in 7 Skills for 21st Century Leadership - Discussed, tagged Desire, Impact, Intent, Love, Story, Storytelling, Values, Voice on July 13, 2010 | 2 Comments »
Purpose provides direction. Your first order of purpose is to be yourself consistently as you embrace and leverage who you are and make choices in light of the authentic self. The voice of a larger purpose resonates in your core where your deepest values reside. From the discipline of these purpose-giving values, your voice has [...]
Skill 5 – Part C: Giving to Community/Collective
Posted in 7 Skills for 21st Century Leadership - Discussed, Confidence, Giving, tagged 21st Century Leadership Skills, Focus, Story, Storytelling, Strengths, Values on June 18, 2010 | 1 Comment »
“Death is not impressed by what we have done, unless what we have done leaves a legacy of life; death’s tide washes over everything we have taken so long to write in the sand. What is remembered in all our work is what is still alive in the hearts and minds of others.” -David Whyte [...]
Skill 5 – Part B: Giving to Individuals
Posted in 7 Skills for 21st Century Leadership - Discussed, Confidence, Giving, tagged 21st Century Leadership Skills, Commitment, Judgment, Presence, Story, Storytelling on June 15, 2010 | 1 Comment »
“As you value the lives of others, yours achieves value.” -Bernard Malamud, quoted in Breakthrough Business Development We care for self to care in the world. Directing our energy is a gift to self and others. Giving this energy is most effective to the recipient when done by a spirit freed from limiting expectation. Free from [...]
Resume Tip for the 21st Century Leader
Posted in 21st Century Skills, The Storytelling Leader, tagged Personal Brand, Resume, Story, Storytelling on April 27, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
A Coaching Client sent me his resume to view; and to pass along should I find a proper party to review it. He is looking to test the external waters as to his value as a leader. This is an intelligent strategy for the 21st Century Leader. I thought I would share my response to [...]
Ancient
Posted in Communication, The Stream, tagged Experience, Love, Now, Present, Storytelling, Trust, Wisdom on May 21, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Fortunately for me, during most of my youthful years, we lived close to my grandparents. Even when we lived farther away, my parents were great about going home to see my grandparents. I treasure the time I was given with these wonderful spirits. In particular, my maternal grandmother and I were best friends. I don’t [...]
