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...
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 | Dec 4, 2014 | Connect, Discover, Lead, Obstacles
“Life is a pendulum. I love the pendulum! When you are swinging to the bad you are building up energy for the swing back to the good side.” – Mike Nichols when interviewed by Charlie Rose Sometimes it’s really hard to be in love with life. Our expectations get...
by arnoudse | Nov 4, 2014 | Discover, Lead, Obstacles
“We, the business leaders, need to invest in the growth of our businesses without waiting for more certainty. It’s on us.” I have paraphrased a bit, but those words from Jeffrey Immelt, CEO of GE inspired me last week. It’s an important moment when an influential...
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...
