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Posts by Jeb King:
Avoid These Coaching Missteps
The most effective leaders in any organization are those who have mastered the art of coaching. The goal of the coach should be to increase the team’s accountability, clarity, empowerment, problem-solving abilities, self-correction, confidence, integrity, personal growth, and, of course, productivity. To enhance your coaching skills, you may need to eliminate or minimize some common(…)
Dogs and Emotional Intelligence
The following is an (edited) excerpt from a recent 60 Minutes report, “How Dogs Express Their Emotions.” If you have ever watched YouTube videos of dogs welcoming home returning service members, it’s easy to see the bond between dogs and their owners. But have you ever wondered if dogs love us the way we love(…)
Want to Appear More Confident in 2015? Purge Your Speech of These 9 Lame Phrases.
Words are powerful. They can elevate, enlighten, encourage, and shame. They can heal and they can wound. They can also complement or detract from the image you want others to see when they interact with you. While we can’t choose every word we say, we can rid ourselves of the ones that don’t serve us. Here are the(…)
E. I. E. I. – Whoa!
Is it just me, or have you noticed that these two abbreviations are often used interchangeably? They shouldn’t be! While i.e. and e.g. are both abbreviations for Latin terms, i.e. stands for id est and means roughly “that is” or “in other words,” while e.g. stands for exempli gratia, which means “for example.” Not the same thing(…)
New Year, New You: Six Questions to Ask Yourself Before Making That New Year’s Resolution
A big day is coming. It’s January 1 – day one of your annual self-improvement project. Lose 10 pounds. Pay off some bills. Make more friends. Advance your career. Be happy. All of these are worthy goals, but are you really prepared to implement them? Below are six questions to ask yourself before you stumble down the self-improvement road and find(…)
Be Healthier, Happier, and More Successful — Starting Today
An act of kindness a day keeps depression at bay. How are you feeling today? Energized, capable, connected, and peaceful? Or are you bored, sad, lonely, unfocused, or isolated? If it’s the latter, this may be the cure you’ve been looking for: kindness. Why kindness? Mental health authorities around the world say that practicing acts of kindness frequently produces(…)
Humans of New York
From Humans of New York “We’re coming up on a year of marriage.” “Tell me your favorite thing about each other.” “Her ability to intuit my moods.” “Her living room choreography of every song that comes on the radio.”
Are You a Micromanager?
You’ve assigned an important task to a talented employee and given her a deadline. Now, do you let her do her work and simply touch base with her at predefined points along the way – or do you keep dropping by her desk and sending e-mails to check her progress? If it’s the latter, you(…)
Create Some White Space in Your Day
Is your head hurting right now? While we’re at it, how’s your blood pressure? What about your weight? Are you sleeping well? Do the kids seem increasingly needy? Are you at odds with your spouse? And have your co-workers become less and less collaborative? Something is going on here. But what’s causing it? Maybe it’s(…)
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