S:0092 Distinction: Effective vs. Efficient
(Distinctions are subtleties of language that, when gotten, cause a shift in a belief, behavior, value or attitude.) The notion of being efficient has been around since the 1950’s and is accepted as a valid business focus. It’s useful to look for ways to improve your efficiency. To be effective is even more powerful […]
S:0089 Distinction: Acknowledge vs. Complement
(Distinctions are subtleties of language that, when gotten, cause a shift in a belief, behavior, value or attitude.) You probably enjoy receiving a compliment. You may have even given out a few compliments in your life. However, there is a deeper way to connect with someone and that is to acknowledge them. When you […]
S:0082 Distinction: Expertise vs. Experience
(Distinctions are subtleties of language that, when gotten, cause a shift in a belief, behavior, value or attitude.) Experience is what you have as a result of spending time doing an activity. Experience comes from observation, hours logged, or practice doing something. Expertise is the skills or knowledge that you apply as a result […]
S:0076 Distinction: Complete vs. Finished
(Distinctions are subtleties of language that, when gotten, cause a shift in a belief, behavior, value or attitude.) It feels good to finish a task or project. Your to-do list probably contains many items you want to finish. To be finished means you’ve done your best given the resources you have. To be complete […]
S:0075 Distinction: Delegate Authority vs. Delegate a Task
(Distinctions are subtleties of language that, when gotten, cause a shift in a belief, behavior, value or attitude.) To delegate a task is to ask someone to do of a piece of work while to delegate authority is to ask someone to take on a responsibility. The former is one time, the latter is […]
S:0066 Distinction: Excellence vs. Perfection
(Distinctions are subtleties of language that, when gotten, cause a shift in a belief, behavior, value or attitude.) You probably have been instructed, both overtly and covertly, to strive for perfection all your life. “Practice makes perfect.” “She’s a 10!” “Why can’t you be perfect like …..?” Even knowing perfection is unattainable you may […]
S:0062 Distinction: Giving vs. Pleasing
(Distinctions are subtleties of language that, when gotten, cause a shift in a belief, behavior, value or attitude.) Thanksgiving and the holiday season accent the energy around giving. When you give it just feels good. You give because you want to; there is no attachment to the results. Giving honors your values. It is […]
S:0060 Distinction: Declaration vs. Hope
(Distinctions are subtleties of language that, when gotten, cause a shift in a belief, behavior, value or attitude.) A declaration results when one takes a stand about who they are AND has the resources to back it up. Hope is just that. Hope is a declaration without resources. Coaching Point: Give up Hope! […]
S:0058 Distinction: Define vs. Defend
(Distinctions are subtleties of language that, when gotten, cause a shift in a belief, behavior, value or attitude.) Most of us have grown up in a world where we feel we have to defend our actions, our reasons, even our beliefs. There always seems to be someone who is ready to judge us and our […]
S:0054 Distinction: Intuition vs. Instinct
(Distinctions are subtleties of language that, when gotten, cause a shift in a belief, behavior, value or attitude.) Intuition refers to your ability to accurately process stimuli from your heart and soul. It is subtle, powerful information. Instinct is a primal, survival reaction and is frequently fear-based. You rely on instinct to get out […]