Stop Being Nice and Save Lives!
In extreme scenarios, being nice and not speaking up can result in death. A failed O-ring seal was blamed for the Challenger space shuttle disaster that killed seven astronauts, even though NASA engineer Allan McDonald knew of the potential disaster and didn’t sign...Fear and Big Girl Panties
“Do it my way or I will have you thrown out by security” I was told before the conference at the hotel. I had spoken up in a nice way and thought I was being helpful. I was coming from a place of gratitude and being a contributing member of the team. I wanted...Humiliation, Gratitude, and Vulnerability
The beautiful rock star, 7-million-dollar-a year sales and marketing expert screamed at me from the stage, “Sit down! You are not coachable.” I tried to hold back the tears as I gulped and sat down. How could that be? I’ve been a certified coach since 2002. I have...Mari Hit my Nerve!
Mari Ryan of Advancing Wellness, a company with the goal of positively impacting the lives of individuals and the companies where they work interviewed me last month and really hit a nerve. Here’s what I told Mari, “You’ve hit my nerve. Stop me if I go too far, okay?...Gratitude is a Big Idea for Business
Gratitude belongs in business. In 2015 Americans gave an estimated $373.25 billion to charity. That was the highest total reported in 60-years. Yet, less than 30% of us bring gratitude into work. Science can prove gratitude has real benefits. The benefits are...
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