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Who hasn’t felt judged, inadequate, or insufficient at some point? If you’ve never felt any of these, you may have lived a life that was overly shielded. (And yes – there, you’ve just been judged.) Most of us, out in the open and taking our shot at the tragi-comic realities of life and work, are…
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“For the most part, human beings are constrained by the databases of their experiences. In fact, 99 percent of what we see is projected from our memory. Only 1 percent is added by input from our sensory organs. Given the dominance of projected memory, we are able to falsify what is actually out there.” *…
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Discussions around generation syndromes for various letters – X, Y, Z – have long been going on. It’s not about which letter you’re in or what you’re called. There’s a very simple and natural phenomenon: older generations struggle to accept and understand newer generations. This is a constant; it’s not happening for the first time.…
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Words that are in a way related, but have such a huge difference in meaning. Let’s explore them. Knowledge is valuable, of course. Knowledge brings growth. As we learn, we apply it, and as we apply it, we discover and create new things. And as we become more knowledgeable, we repeat this cycle. Ultimately, one…
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Bad ideas refuse to die, not only in the outside world, but inside our own heads too! If you read the Guardian article “Why bad ideas refuse to die” by Steven Poole, it truly highlights the fascinating phenomenon of “zombie ideas” worldwide. However, perhaps because I, as a coach, exhibit selective perception, I read it…
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When successful sports coaches around the world are asked, one of the key points of disagreement is whether harsh truths should be directly told to athletes. (HBR: How to Coach, According to 5 Great Sports Coaches) These sports coaches have logical explanations and track records supporting their tactics and choices. So, which approach is correct?…
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Every person is unique and internally whole. This is a statement I wholeheartedly believe in as a coach. It’s possible to consider this “wholeness” in many different dimensions and break it down into its components. Science has long been exploring and examining various concepts believed to be part of this whole, such as experiences, genetic…
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I want to address the topic of being a “Great” Boss, since in a previous article I touched upon the high price of missing out on working with one. So, who stands at the top of the boss list? If you’re looking to become a superboss, which areas of yourself should you develop? 1) If…
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I really liked the article below. John Lees says that the primary reason people leave a job is either a cultural mismatch or a boss who drives them crazy. I’m sure we can all agree on that. My personal experience also confirms Claudio Fernández-Aráoz’s statement: “Failing to realize someone is a terrific boss is a…
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We are strongest when we have relinquished all our power. This strength comes from within. As power requires other people/things on which to exert itself, strength is independent of what else is around. When we give our love to all things created in abundance, we do that because our inner strength can accept, take in,…
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One of the listening principles that plays a crucial role in coaching is listening with a focus on the other person. I think another concept that’s just as important is listener-focused talking. I’d like to elaborate on this. In this kind of conversation, two things happen: 1) you sense what the other person will understand…
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Considering that the ego is not the self but rather how one sees oneself, we can assume that its connection to true inner strength is weak. When we begin to dance in the allure of our ego, we become so drawn to prejudices, expectations, and roles that our connection to true strength weakens and can…
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“I am neither an optimist nor pessimist but a possibilist” Max Lerner I believe that the key to a satisfied life is to find and create our personal framework, in which we can evaluate the possibilities and opportunities that resonate with who we are. Nil Kalagoglu, July 21, 2016
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Powerful remarks by Co-Active Training Institution co-founder Karen Kimsey-House… If Your Values Clash With How You’re Working, You’ll Suffer — Here’s How To Fix That
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