Aging Reflections

I am officially beginning my eighth decade on what Cathy terms “Earth University.” After reviewing some sixteen-year-old journal notes, I realize I’ve come a long way in my personal growth and self-understanding in the last couple of decades. On the other hand, I’m...

Acknowledge versus Advising

Acknowledgment is collegial and appreciative, recognizing others for their achievements. Advising is telling and non-inclusive. So often, leaders take performance for granted….after all, employees are shown appreciation by getting a pay check and keeping their...

Coaching Versus Telling

Coaching is the light side of telling. Coaching creates a field of curiosity with an energy of openness. It’s asking questions to elicit discovery and learning. Telling lacks curiosity, assumes that you always know best and results in stifled energy and lack of...

Honesty versus Manipulation

Honesty, the light side of manipulation. Honest is being in integrity or integrated, which creates an energetic that is able to be sensed by yourself and others.  You are walking your talk, and that stability builds trust. Manipulation feels “squirrely” as...