Are you a dysfunctional communicator?
In every conversation, you either strengthen or weaken the relationship with that person or team. According to a legendary family therapist, Virginia Satir, people develop five primary forms of communication in youth, four of which are dysfunctional! Here are the four types of dysfunctional communication styles. Placater – “As long as you’re okay, it’s all that […]
Own Your Attitude!
Before becoming a famous movie director, James Cameron started his career as a special effects modeler.
He was a brilliant designer and also a perfectionist to the extreme.
Is Kindness A Useful Leadership Trait?
My oldest son and I spent the other day working on a new home for the non-profit, Habitat For Humanity. It was a hot day, and because we were the younger members of the volunteer crew that day, we opted to add the shingles to the roof.
7 Ways Mesmerizing Leaders Quickly Build Trust!
How do Mesmerizing Leaders build trust with employees? According to the Edelman Trust Barometer, more than half of employees worldwide, 63%, do not trust their leaders. Also, many employees do not believe in either the competencies or values of their fellow employees.
Why Transformational Language Upgrades Happiness, Without It Feeling Phony
In my coaching and consulting profession, I do a lot of listening. Because of my skills as a Hypnotism and Neuro-Linguistics instructor, I’ve also learned to pay particular attention to the types of words and phrases people use to describe situations in their lives. There’s a part of your brain, the subconscious, that monitors your daily self-talk and uses what you say to filter how you think, feel, and behave each moment.
5 Words That Crush Inspiration and What To Say Instead
There are two types of attitudes people support. The 1st says, “I’m waiting until I feel like taking action before I do something.” The 2nd says, “I’m taking action so that I feel like doing it!” One waits while the other wins.
Unless you realize your attitude about life is a choice rather than a result of your genetics or childhood, you will not believe it is a decision. Instead, you’ll tell yourself, “These are the facts, and you’re delusional if you think it’s anything else.”
Are Your Words Empowering Or Destructive?
Are you focused on the outcome you want? Or does your internal communication emphasize what you’re wanting to avoid?
These an important questions because whatever you focus on, you move towards!
Are You A Good Boss?
You are the boss of yourself. You decide when you get up, when you go to sleep, and what you do in between that time. Sure, you have responsibilities, chores, and expectations from others to deliver upon. Yet, what you focus on and how you behave are up to you.
How To Be An Influencer Without Power, Authority, Or A Title!
I’ll be speaking again (virtually) at the Indiana State SHRM Convention. Attendees have the opportunity to ask pre-conference questions about my topic of Becoming An Influencer! I received an excellent question and wanted to share my answers with you!
“Tim, the ability to influence without official power or authority is more important than ever. Do you have any pre-conference tips before we attend your session?”
My response…
10 Core Beliefs That Make Your Dreams Come True!
I was providing executive coaching for a young leader the other day and he said, “I’m nervous that I won’t be able to handle all the new responsibilities. I’m in charge of a lot of people now and I’ve been losing sleep worrying about it.”
“An essential part of being a mesmerizing leader is knowing how to effectively lead yourself,”