Thoughts

Burn your boat!

Many believe the Viking legend that proposes the Norsemen burned their own ships as they invaded a new frontier. Within that unconventional behavior was the thought that taking such action guaranteed commitment to conquering the territory. The Vikings knew how the mind works. Retreating to a safe harbour when situations become difficult is something most …

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How heavy is your glass?

Once upon a time a psychology professor walked around on a stage while teaching stress management principles to an auditorium filled with students. As she raised a glass of water, everyone expected they’d be asked the typical “glass half empty or glass half full‚Äù question. Instead, with a smile on her face, the professor asked, …

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10 Thoughts about Questions

I’ve been talking a lot about questioning skills with my clients lately and thought you might enjoy some assorted thoughts. 1) A good question can draw someone inward and . . . cause them to reflect, consider and even do so subconsciously through the awareness your question has created. 2) Good questioning allows you to …

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