(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…

(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…

(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…

(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…

(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…

(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…

(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…

(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!…

(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…

(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…