A way to slow down Take a walk with an elderly person, and you begin to slow down. Your pace of walking, thinking, and talking becomes more measured. Their company comes with a gift of presence. You notice the little things around you: longer pauses, silent companionship. Initially, it unsettles you. But gradually, you come …
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Grief without boundaries It has been a few days since the tragic air crash, and it continues to move many of us. What stayed with me was the realization that it could have been someone I knew. In a world where diverse people are connected and interdependent, no tragic event is a distant news story. …
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Your presence matters Ever felt like an outsider in a group? You feel lost and disconnected. You ask yourself, “What am I doing here?” Most of them echo your feelings by being distant. It validates that you don’t belong to this group. But here is what you don’t get to see. Your presence might have …
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Social risk The greatest risk that many women fear taking is the social risk. Many choose to stay just below the glass ceiling, playing within the familiar boundaries. Some remain cloistered in their cocoon, reluctant to be the only one to come out and ask for more. Others hesitate to acknowledge their ambitions, as being …
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Need vs Want Your needs are simple. It is through wants that life becomes complicated. “A man travels the world over in search of what he needs and returns home to find it.” – George A Moore Leadership communication Many believe leadership communication must be sophisticated – marked by a strong voice, overflowing with confidence, …
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Help yourself first What does a flight attendant say when announcing safety instructions? “Before you help someone, help yourself.” Unfortunately, many people experience compassion fatigue. A parent may neglect their well-being to meet their child’s needs. A caregiver may prioritize an ailing patient’s comfort at the expense of their personal needs. You mental, physical, and …
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Small wins Milton Erickson, a renowned psychiatrist and medical hypnotist, battled polio at the age of 17. Bedridden, he faced the possibility of death each day that he conquered one day at a time. One technique he used to sustain his hope was gaining a small win by watching the sunset every day. “I was …
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The cost of panic reaction Panic is an alarm triggered by sudden, imminent danger. It is reflexive rather than responsive. Any action taken in a state of panic has potential irreversible consequences. Panic and reason can not co-exist. When reason fails judgment follows suit. “Panic causes tunnel vision. Calm acceptance of danger allows us to …
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Rungs of a ladder You may not see the rungs of the ladder that the person next to you had to climb to stand beside you. What would have taken one rung for you would have been an arduous climb for that person. Many might have navigated through broken ladders, struggles, and obstacles, and yet …
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True safety You are not ensuring psychological safety in your team if you: People may feel uncomfortable when their opinions are challenged. However, a sign of true safety lies in their ability to express themselves freely, even if their opinions can be wrong. Psychological safety does not exist in a vacuum devoid of dissent or …
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