by arnoudse | Mar 24, 2015 | Discover, Obstacles
I’m writing a book on Exuberance and it is really dragging me down. The irony doesn’t escape me. Fortunately, I laugh now at this bit of cosmic humor. I’d already written 400 pages by September, 2014 only to put the project on hold because I wasn’t happy with it....
by arnoudse | Mar 12, 2015 | Connect, Discover, Lead
When you chose to commit to a long-term relationship, did you love that person? Of course, you say. Love was the main reason. I wanted to create a life with the person I loved. Do you love your children? Of course, you say again. With all my heart. I would do anything...
by arnoudse | Mar 3, 2015 | Connect, Discover, Lead, Vitality
“That lady in front of you just paid for your drink.” That’s how my day started today when I drove up to the cashier to pay for my morning cup of java. I’m still smiling thirty minutes later as I enjoy my coffee back in my office. It got me thinking. How easy it is to...
by arnoudse | Feb 24, 2015 | Connect, Discover, Lead, Vitality
“Even without seeing her, I can tell when she is in the office; she’s like sunshine on a cloudy day. Her positive energy is so contagious.” This is how a senior executive recently described the impact one of my clients has on everyone in the corporate office. Just by...
by arnoudse | Feb 17, 2015 | Discover, Lead
I just arrived in Tampa, FL., happy to leave over six feet of snow in Boston. I flew on JetBlue, my favorite air carrier. But my loyalty will be severely tested this year. Up until now, JetBlue has courageously refused to follow the rest of our domestic air carriers...
by arnoudse | Jan 20, 2015 | Discover, Lead, Obstacles
Most of my coaching clients tell me that growth — sustainable growth — is their top priority; e.g., growing their businesses, developing talent and accelerating their own learning and growth as leaders. They want growth that contributes to the good of the...
