by arnoudse | May 20, 2014 | Connect, Obstacles
How many times have you reacted instantly to an email with a “justified” emotional response, only to regret it later? As human beings, we get provoked by situations and other people. Brain scientists refer to this as “amygdala hijacking”. It’s a survival response...
by arnoudse | May 15, 2014 | Obstacles
I hate it when people respond to my “thank you” with “no problem”. Just drop the slang and say “you’re welcome” has always been my point of view. But “no problem” is starting to grow on me. I’m beginning to really appreciate...
by arnoudse | Mar 24, 2014 | Lead, Obstacles
The Price of Fear and The Promise of Exuberance Did you know that we can’t even process good news when we’re locked into a mood of fear? Think of a time when you tried to convince someone of the opportunity available in a crisis or tried to help them see the “silver...
by arnoudse | Jan 5, 2014 | Obstacles
[blockquote align=”none” cite=”Sara Arnoudse”]…there are so many things I want to do!… and I’m running out of time.[/blockquote] Originally published February 20, 2007 My 20 year-old daughter, Sara, was in full voice. “Dad, there...
