Isabel showed me the amazing results of Judging Less and Talking More. She often sees leaders who are new to her team approach her with a problem without getting to the point directly. They try to ‘soften’ it up a bit, afraid of a bad consequence. Her approach? She will say, “Just say it so Read More …
Have you ever noticed how OBVIOUS the answer is in movies? Have you ever said “NOOO! Don’t do it!” or waved your arms “STOP!”. Even if this is true for you, we often miss the obvious in real life. Why don’t we see the win-win solution? My guess is, fear messes with our observations, and Read More …
Most Iowa Hawkeye Football fans remember who won the previous 10 Iowa Vs. Iowa State football games. Most of these same fans also cheer loudly for the Cyclones when they pIay other teams. I have many close friends who are Iowa State graduates. I brag about ISU’s Engineering and Vet schools. Still, as a loyal Read More …
It’s Wednesday night, I am standing outside the house looking towards the road, praying to see Zeb’s headlights. Andy walks out of the house, says “It’s 9:45…I’m going.” He jumps in his car and heads towards Monticello. Zeb drove to Monticello for wrestling practice by himself and should have been home around 8:45. In my Read More …
Smile…laugh, embrace, enjoy,… Andy and I were walking around Vranov Nad Dyji (Bridge over the Dyji River), looking for a place to have dinner. I say “Oh…there they are.” We start walking towards Julie and Stephanie, who were sitting outside a restaurant, having a drink. I say “Hi” and give a big wave. They wave Read More …