Tired.Frustrated.Demotivated. So much time, energy, and money expended. And yet we’re still in the same spot on the lake. I’m angry at them. They’re angry at me. I’m working hard! We’re getting nowhere. It must be THEIR fault. If one of the people in the canoe changed direction, in just a few minutes there would be more progress…
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Building relationships isn’t a distraction from the work – it IS the work. Leading people and leading change requires providing a clear destination, guiding people to align, and supporting them to get where they need to go. No matter the type or size of the change, each individual will be called upon to change how…
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Did you “go on a lion hunt” as a child? Going on a lion hunt.Gonna catch a big one.I’m not scared. Uh oh! A log.Can’t go over it. Can’t go under it.Can’t go through it.Gotta go around it! As children, we knew the best way was around, but as adults, we often get to a barricade and…
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*trigger warning – aggressive relationship experiences I can see their anger building. I know the explosion is coming. My heart races. My brain goes into autopilot. I can stop this. I must stop this. I tried to walk on eggshells. To keep the peace. It didn’t work. I’m so used to being here. I react…
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