LEADERSHIP BLOG
"I know everybody makes mistakes. How can I turn mistakes into opportunities for learning and growth?"
We all make mistakes and sometimes they can be hard to recover from so we tuck them away someplace safe and hope we never make them again. You're probably noticing that it’s not a...
If you see the word “mistake”, what is your first reaction? Are mistakes something you dread? Do they keep you up at night? Everybody makes mistakes. And mistakes are quite likely to occur as we navigate the complexities of relationship and communication. If we step back and look at...
Learning is what we do every day we live our life. We might be able to accelerate that curve when what we need to know is tied to the way we like to learn.
How do you like to learn? How do you know that’s what you like? What do you notice when you learn something new or go deeper with...
A new initiative means new learning on the horizon for most of us. Even without an initiative the pursuit of learning helps every team member contribute at their best. How can you get the most from any learning journey to bring out the best in your team?
Keep it Simple and Easy to Learn
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Did you know learning can be as much about gathering resources as it is about knowledge acquisition? Talia knows this because she is a compassionate connector and her heart compels her to always be on the lookout for what people need – resources, books, knowledge – then actively learn...
Sofia’s thinking brain was always on, strategizing and seeing all the interconnected parts. When faced with a complex issue or something she didn’t know much about, her thinking brain would simply “dial up” more thinking. Learning and thinking are like synonyms for her, so...
Did you ever notice that people can be really different from each other? Okay, I know that’s a leading question, and the answer is obvious. Even though we know that people are different, we still can tend toward working with our people using a one-size-fits all approach. That approach we...
With his bridge builder learning style, Terrance was always looking for the next new thing to do at his job. If he was in the same role for 2 years he would start getting bored and looking for the next opportunity.
The inspiration to learn and grow comes from engaging opportunities or...
Is there someone on your team who harbors impatience when it comes to meetings? You schedule a planning day or a training day and they are less than enthusiastic about it. It’s probably not about you or the plans. It could be about their learning style. These are people who are motivated by...
Ever notice how different two siblings from the same family can be? I bet you’ve looked around at your own family or someone else’s and asked: “How can two kids who are so different come from the same parents?” It’s likely those parents thought they had this...
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