It began in unaware impact; the way you connected me to reality and waved a wand of alignment. In the light of personal vision, each is a special expert. Rebranded for balance and purpose, you gave individual validation and holistic profit. Now aware and authentically conscious; in the macro, you lead me; in the micro, you [...]
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Your Magic
Posted in Ch. 6: Focus, tagged Alignment, Authenticity, Awareness, Balance, Brand of Love, Ch. 1: Impact, Expert, Expertise, Purpose on January 13, 2012 | 6 Comments »
The Building of Confidence – Tammy’s Story
Posted in Ch. 6: Focus, tagged Brand of Love, Ch. 1: Impact, Ch. 5: Presence, Ch. 6: Focus, Present, Strategic on September 17, 2011 | 10 Comments »
One third of the way into my career, the garbage collector (one of whom I wanted to be at five years old; because my mother took them popsicles) became a waste management professional, the janitor became a maintenance engineer, and the personnel department became human resources. If dignity and respect are increased for the individual [...]
Story – The Gift of Focus
Posted in Ch. 6: Focus, tagged Authenticity, Busyness, Ch. 6: Focus, Confidence, Story on May 10, 2011 | 3 Comments »
A story is not a distraction in the scuffle of a busy 21st Century. A story is evidence of meaningful purpose both understood and applied. Purpose is our portal to focus. The act of telling a story for direction can launch us on a collective journey. To keep us safe and consistent as we travel, [...]
An Environment of Focus
Posted in Ch. 6: Focus, tagged Authenticity, Busyness, Ch. 1: Impact, Change, Clarity, Commitment, Individual, Understanding on May 2, 2011 | 6 Comments »
This is being written as I continue to process what I perceive as the end of a long run of work with an organization. I am reminded how easy it is to blame. The most appropriate response for me may be to say, “It is what it is.” However, I realize in writing I can [...]
Be Patient with You
Posted in Ch. 6: Focus, tagged Ch. 1: Impact, Ch. 6: Focus, Gift, Giving on April 25, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Making an impact is about control. Having an impact is about giving. Control is put into play in one’s own behavior – behavior that leads to one having an impact. When it comes to behavior, it is important that we act as we do simply because it is the right thing to do. On page [...]
Relaxed Focus
Posted in Ch. 6: Focus, tagged Busyness, Change, Planning, Preparation, Strategic on April 20, 2011 | 1 Comment »
The constant change, and consequent demand for action, of the 21st Century can be described by many terms; the likes of which would not include “relaxed.” As Mark and I brought to an end the process of documenting his Personal/Professional Development Story. I was swept up in the question I had to ask. Mark is [...]
Personal Clarity
Posted in Ch. 6: Focus, tagged Ch. 1: Impact, Ch. 2: Desire & Intent, Trust, Values on April 7, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Prior to Eric and I entering a one-on-one coaching relationship, he had participated in group Desire & Intent sessions I facilitated with his peers and their CEO. Eric is the newest of the officer team and has thoughtfully and intentionally considered his role of leadership in the organization. In our first coaching session, his strength [...]
Growth Demands Focus
Posted in Ch. 6: Focus, tagged Busyness, Clarity, Present, Strengths, Values on April 3, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
The busyness of our collective 21st Century is a conceived barrier to individual focus. This leads one to believe that we can give attention to superfluous activity and demonstrate competency in the process. This is misguided. To focus is to choose direction; it is present clarity in the light of individual purpose and commitment. Focus [...]
