The phrase "Be water" is most famously associated with Bruce Lee, the martial artist, movie star and philosopher. He shared this idea during an interview in 1971, where he explained the concept of adaptability and flexibility. His full quote is:"Empt...
When organizations start out on the path of creating a “Feedback Culture,” they are so focused on the delivery methodology that they forget the important other-half of the equation – receiving. Give. Give. Give.It’s no wonder. In the West especially,...
When you are directly affected by change, do you fight it or do you accept it?Many years ago, I read Spencer Johnson, M.D.'s bestselling book, "Who Moved My Cheese?" to my children (there's even an illustrated children's version). I was hoping some w...
Have you ever told yourself, "That okay. It was a good learning experience." when something didn’t go the way you planned it? What you've done was apply a technique called "reframing." People who use reframing are typically more successful and happie...
Is there such a thing as asking a bad question? Well, according to the teachings of Confucius, "The person who asks a question is a fool for a minute, the person who does not is a fool for life." What this tells us is that questions should be ask...
Agreed, mary.park ! Once we've developed the intention and practice of seeing situations from different perspectives, empathy becomes part of our new thought process.
Hi manfred.klein3 !
Thanks very much for sharing this approach! I like the idea of taking the emotion out of the scenarios - giving us a broader perspective and a reality check. I like to use the example of a medical doctor's approach to diagnosing ...
Hi vaishnavipe,
Thank you for your comment and for taking the time to read the post!
You are so right that we have accumulated many negative or biased-thoughts that they dominate our minds, and even form our instincts. The challenge is to overcome t...
Hi anne.grivas ! Thank you for reading the post and for your comment!
I especially like your coaching question - it really gives them no excuses or limits (especially those they've placed on themselves). 朗