Action in reality Action happens in reality, not in your thoughts You tell yourself you’ll call them one day. You think about it daily. It lingers in your mind—you’ll pick up the phone and say “hello.” You imagine the small talk, the laughter, and the plan to meet. You picture yourself clearing your schedule, making …
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Living in autopilot You are living in autopilot – you brush with the same paste every morning, take the same route to work, conduct your reviews and meetings in the same way, interact with the same type of people, and follow the same evening routine. While routine offers comfort, it can trap you in outdated …
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Seize or Wait Seize or wait can be a dilemma when you are presented with an opportunity. Seize- when you are just beginning. Take the first assignment. Accept the first invitation from a coworker. Join the first tour plan that comes your way. Your first opportunity may not be the best, but it is a …
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Quality pause What is a quality pause in your life? It could be a vacation, some “me time” over the weekend, or even a two-minute halt before meetings. But not all pauses are quality pauses. You may not be having a quality pause if you are They are breaks filled with distractions. Quality pauses are …
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Autonomy at work Some people want autonomy to execute tasks in their own wayFor others, it means having the freedom to think independently and share ideasAutonomy might also mean choosing what they work on or whom they work with As a leader, you might believe you are giving autonomy to your team. In reality, your …
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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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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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