– Marcia Hughes and James Terrell The most beautiful people we have known are those who have known defeat, known suffering, known struggle, known loss, and have found their way out of the depths. These persons have an appreciation, a sensitivity, and an understanding of life that fills them with compassion, gentleness, and a deep …
– Marcia Hughes and James Terrell Note: Now more than ever with a world pandemic underway, it’s time to focus on our own wellbeing. By taking care of ourselves, we are stronger, more patient, and happier. Then we can offer the world all our gifts to promote healing. This is the second in a series …
– Marcia Hughes and James Terrell Now more than ever with a world pandemic underway, it’s time to focus on our own wellbeing. By taking care of ourselves, we are stronger, more patient, and happier. Then we can offer the world all our gifts for healing. This and the next several articles will focus on …
– Marcia Hughes & James Terrell The 16 skills of the EQi 2.0 are essential tools to help us thrive in these challenging times. With this article we’re providing strategies and tips on how to remember to incorporate these resources in your likely quite altered daily routine, and how to pass these ideas on to …
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– Marcia Hughes & James Terrell “Feedback is the breakfast of champions.” Ken Blanchard Through 360 reviews for leaders, team surveys and coaching we have found that giving effective feedback is one the most likely challenges, even for the most effective leaders. There are many reasons given. Some say they’re just too busy; others say …
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– Marcia Hughes & James Terrell Managing (or messaging up) are goals frequently raised in executive coaching sessions. We add messaging across – that is to peers – to this strategic goal. Messaging up and across refers to intentionally and deliberately communicating well with your boss and those above your boss and with your peers. …
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– Marcia Hughes Rachael (not her real name) told me without doubt that she couldn’t give empathy at work to her direct report by acknowledging that he was dealing with many pressures at work and home. She was searching for a way to influence him to be more productive. Rachael told me he had a …
– Marcia Hughes & James Terrell The next time you find yourself “too tired” to exert self-control, challenge yourself to go beyond that first feeling of fatigue. The Willpower Instinct, Kelly McGonigal, Ph.D. Here’s a quick quiz, to give you perspective on your current well-being. Do you like your life and smile often? …
– Marcia Hughes & James Terrell It’s our tradition to begin our monthly communications with you with this article. We invite you to deliberately set the stage for your best possible 2020. Later articles will focus on building your willpower and managing your stress so you will successfully enjoy your positive intentions as they occur. …
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– Marcia Hughes & James Terrell We are delighted to wish you the happiest and most joyous holiday season ever! It’s quite possible that this past year has tested your Flexibility or Optimism (or Impulse Control!). We suspect you could use a little bit of holiday. And just in case the power of our wishing …