(Great questions lead to great answers; weak questions, weak ones.)   “How can I ….?”   Coaching Point: Most people have the instant reaction of “I can’t” when facing some new challenge or opportunity. An “I can’t” approach leads to a mental lock up. “How can I ….?” leads to fresh ideas, new resources, and…

(Great questions lead to great answers; weak questions, weak ones.)   “Why do I think it’s better anywhere else than what I’m experiencing right now?”   Coaching Point: Most people are always looking for something better. Clicking through channels. Dreaming of winning a lottery. A different house, a different spouse. Anything but be-here-now. Can you…

(Distinctions are subtleties of language that, when gotten, cause a shift in a belief, behavior, value or attitude.)   To compete is useful. Just as steel sharpens steel, competition can make you (or your team/your company) sharper by honing your skills. When you feel competitive you re naturally looking for ways to exceed your previous…

(Principles are basic truths that, when applied, cause success to come to you easier and quicker.)   Sometimes we get stuck in patterns — behavior patterns, thinking patterns, and emotional patterns. If you are stuck in one which no longer serves you, try this; as soon as you catch yourself in something you don t…