We own the bad behaviour we walk past.
Have you ever witnessed bullying, exclusive, unfair or simply unkind behaviour at work?
Have you squirmed when this has happened, but felt unable to jump in?
I love to run daily (OK more of a slow jog, but I do love it).
I stopped recently because I pulled a hamstring and I missed it. With my leg recovered I decided last night I would run first thing this morning. I woke up to a grey, wet morning and immediately rationalised why going out wasn't a good idea. My inner talk tuned into my fear of getting hurt again. I wanted to run but I feared injury (and the rain didn't help).
Desire and fear are our most potent emotions and the tussle between them plays out in our daily lives.
I decided to run. My desire was greater than my fear of injury and rain.
I was rewarded with this amazing view of the sun breaking through the clouds on the beach. And I didn't hurt myself in the process. Fear holds us back every day, it's our survival instinct which just wants us to be safe. But being safe isn't living and it means we miss out on experiences - big and small.
Do you also find your inner 'fear talk' holding you back? Try tuning into the flip side of fear - your desire, it could lead to the sun breaking through for you too.
The scene from ‘The Incredibles’ where Elastigirl shouts at Mr Incredible ‘This is Not about You!’ has been played out in our house in homage to our favourite action movie. But it's in the workplace this message probably needs to be delivered the most. The traditional 'command and control' approach might be outdated, but it's alive and well in many organisations and with an unhealthy focus on the leader as the superhero it's destructive for both leader and team.
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Recently I've been working a lot with clients who are looking for inspiration about what to do next in their careers. Successful and respected, these professionals have achieved a level of mastery in their chosen field. From the outside all seems well - they are in good corporate positions, generously compensated and secure in their achievements. However, when pressed, they describe a restlessness and talk about feeling disconnected from their career, disillusioned or disappointed with their current role and unsure of what to do about it. Often the feeling of uncertainty extends to their chosen profession, organisation, career and industry, despite this being something they have dedicated many years of hard work and learning to.
No matter how they got to where they are, nor how successful they are, they want, and I believe need, to ask if this is still the right course.
If this rings true, or if you are in the process of looking for a new role or thinking of changing career this is for you.
Have you ever walked out of a 121 catch up meeting and thought ‘that was a waste of time, why did we bother?’
This sounds harsh, who doesn’t want to catch up?
But I remember feeling this way after many catch ups with a particular boss. The problem was I didn’t feel heard, he would take over and talk, often about his pet project of the moment and before we knew it, the time slipped away and we were both onto our next meetings.
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