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Do you have difficulty assuming positive intent?
Assuming positive intent and non-malicious action from others is difficult. Especially if you have a high ACE score.
An Engineer’s Guide to Perfectionism
Chances are, you’re a perfectionist. You don’t have to be an engineer to get curious about letting go of perfectionism as it’s part of the human experience. Not all engineers are perfectionists but all perfectionists will go above and beyond to seek THE perfect strategy. The strategy that attempts to engineer a lot of control and certainty around how they are perceived and the outcomes of the spaces and places with which they live and lead.
Educator Wellness Fund
The Problem Solving Institute, in partnership with Region 8 Education Service Center and the Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne, is excited to announce the establishment of its new Educator Wellness Fund.
Both, And - A 2022 Reflection
Last year, the Problem Solving Institute accomplished a lot. Not only did we manage to rack up a lot of sky miles, we hit some milestones. Last year was also not devoid of setbacks and failures.
Why Do We Say “Embrace the Suck”?
For anyone that knows or follows me, you all know that I preach “Embracing the Suck.”
For those who are unaware of the term, let’s talk about it.
What is Courage?
What is Courage?
I can share with you a bit what courage is not, especially coming from my leadership background:
"Being a Knower & Being Right" is Deteriorating Trust
Many of us were taught that it was critical to know all the answers and to be right. Be right at all costs, cause when you're not, you're an idiot or perceived as one.
When you're not right or not quick with answers, you're not fit to lead or to have the title of leader.
What Grief Needs
I want to talk about emotions in a public space. My goal is to normalize the discussions of emotions in the workplace, because, we have emotions, it’s part of the human experience, and in order to become the best version of ourselves at work (or anywhere), integrating emotions will be necessary.
Regret - The Fair But Tough Teacher
When I turned 40, I started questioning my decisions and looking back on life: Have I done what I said I would? Did I accomplish my goals? Where did the last 40 years go? Am I where I thought I would be? Some call it a midlife crisis; instead, I call it a midlife reflection.
Feedback Sucks - Make It Suck Less
How do you handle tough feedback when your team or direct reports have fallen a bit short?
Even if you're not terminating a team member, what about performance evaluations?
Does your team know what behaviors are really appreciated and which ones are not?
What about a candidate selection during a competitive promotional opportunity?
Does every candidate know where they stand after the selection is over especially the ones who did not get selected?
The 2 Word Check-in Technique
Our teams and organizations deserve the best we can be as leaders, and sometimes we have to face challenges in order to do our best.
I want to share a technique that I use as a facilitator that helps me start meetings, either with my team, my clients, or with my client's teams.