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 | Dec 30, 2014 | Connect, Discover, Lead, Obstacles, Vitality
It’s the season to take stock. To reflect on 2014 and turn our attention to 2015. In our rush to celebrate a “Happy New Year”, we can tend to cut short our reflection and miss the lessons that are there for us, often below the surface. Slow down. Don’t rush it....
by arnoudse | Dec 16, 2014 | Connect, Discover, Lead, Obstacles, Vitality
With all the media attention lately on teachers and the nation’s classrooms, I invite you to take a look at the greatest classroom of all, life itself. How is it that some people seem to continually grow, develop their skills and unleash their inherent gifts no matter...
by arnoudse | Nov 18, 2014 | Connect, Discover, Obstacles, Vitality
“What are you yearning for in life?” That is the question Julio Olalla posed in a recent Newfield Network webinar. For me, the answer came quickly. Simplicity. We yearn for less complication, less clutter, fewer features. Less frenzy, more calm. Less...
by arnoudse | Oct 28, 2014 | Connect, Discover, Lead, Obstacles, Vitality
Our culture honors beginnings. First loves. Grand openings. New product launches. Fresh starts. Clean slates. New beginnings. We are often not very good at endings. Bad business break-ups; messy divorces. We fear a lay-off even when we hate the job we have or losing a...
