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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Giving Attention What is the secret to having great interpersonal skills? Giving your attention to others.Attention makes people feel seen and valued. It energizes individuals as they draw energy when their existence is acknowledged and their positive traits are appreciated. When you make people feel seen, it uplifts them and brings out their best. They …
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Marginal utility Marginal utility refers to the additional benefit gained from consuming one more unit of something. Applied to life: Marginal utility reminds us to seek balance and avoid overdoing things. “Everything in moderation, including moderation.” — Benjamin Franklin Subjective time Time is constant for everyone. Yet everyone perceives it differently. This difference in perception …
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Speaking well Speaking well is an art. You speak well when: Speaking well requires clarity, awareness, and effort. Good speakers are empathetic to their listeners. “Speak clearly, if you speak at all; carve every word before you let it fall.” – Oliver Wendell Holmes Sr. Perceiving beauty When you notice and appreciate something as beautiful, …
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