How to Control an Amygdala Hijack
With all the stressful events in the first half of 2020, it's not only easy to lose control of our emotions – it's part of who we are. So, how do you control an amygdala hijack? But first – what is it? Fight-or-Flight Most of us know the amygdala hijack as the fight-or-flight response. It [...]
I Created a Virtual Beach Weekend and So Can You!
Last week I posted a couple of photos of a backyard virtual beach I created for my wife and me. Several friends asked me how I created a virtual beach weekend. What was my plan? One friend suggested I write about it. Thank you, @Carol_Stephen. How the Idea of a Virtual Beach Weekend Started Other than [...]
My Top Ten Leadership Mistakes
Leaders are human. They make mistakes, but by being aware of the most common pitfalls, problems can be reduced. I’d like to say I've compiled this list from observation, but it's lessons I've learned from my own leadership mistakes and missteps. You can either eventually figure it out through trial and error (like I did), [...]
How to Add Action to Your Next Presentation (even if it’s virtual)
I wrote How to Add Action to Your Next Presentation in September of 2019. It was before COVID-19, before I and many others have self quarantined. Wednesday, I'll be presenting to a group of 12 managers on handling stress. I will not be in their office. They'll be seated at the conference table and I'll [...]
How to Improve Communication in 10 Minutes
Poor communication is a problem in every organization. It always has been. Today, with more team members working from home, virtual meetings, and clients at a social distance it's critical to communicate effectively. So, wouldn't it be worth taking 10 minutes to improve it? From a two-person operation to multinational businesses, poor communication causes delays, [...]