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How well do you say NO?
How often do you say yes, when you really want to say no? Do you respond with a list of reasons why something isn’t a good idea, when a simple no is what your gut says? Learning when and how to say no is how we create healthy boundaries. It sounds so simple, yet many...
Understanding Emotional Intelligence
What really matters for success, character, happiness and lifelong achievements is a definite set of emotional skills – your EQ — not just purely cognitive abilities that are measured by conventional IQ tests. Daniel Goleman Emotional Intelligence or EQ for short has...
Enjoy Thanksgiving every day
I have found that if you love life, life will love you back. Arthur Rubinstein The concept of Thanksgiving is a wonderful practice for every day. It is a lovely American holiday. It is not a commercial event filled with heavy-duty expectations like the winter...
Do nothing, when nothing works
Kathy Kolbe wrote that line, “Do Nothing, When Nothing Works” several years ago as part of “5 Rules For Trusting Your Guts” in her book, Powered by Instinct. I have to admit I did not really understand this rule until today when it hit me like a thunderbolt. I am at...
Two long goodbyes
I lost both of my parents to dementia. How they handled the challenge was as different as they were. Dad never acknowledged anything was wrong and always fought any suggestion of it. Mom was graceful about her memory challenges, always willing to acknowledge it. I...
Overusing Strengths
Do you overuse your strengths? Do you use them as a fallback strategy when dealing with most challenges? Building awareness of your strengths and when to use them is the cornerstone of a powerful leader. And more importantly, the key to successful leadership is...
Feature article on Susan
Kolbe Corp sends out a monthly newsletter, Kolbe Connections. This month the newsletter featured Susan and how she uses the Kolbe tools to serve individual and team clients. Enjoy the article: Coaching and Consulting that is Kolbe Inspired
Kolbe tool transforms a business
I recently had the opportunity to spend time with the answerQUEST team and was quite impressed with their organization. answerQUEST is a successful executive search company that is “taking their own medicine” to improve productivity, enhance working relationships and...
When values demand a change
Many people have a clear definition of their values, however their daily activities do not always reflect those values. Sometimes the disconnection between values and our work becomes so intense, a career change evolves quite naturally. Catherine recently underwent...
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