Tag Archive: Communication

The Seven Powers of Powerful Questions

Questions are the most powerful statements you make. Questions expose. Your questions tell me who you are. Questions invite thought. Answers end thought. Questions enlighten. “It is not the answer that enlightens, but… Continue reading →

The Secret Power of Hearing Shadows

Listening is a skill. Making someone feel heard is a gift. My dad’s first words when I told him about my new job were, “It’s not very close to home.” I was a… Continue reading →

How a Director at P&G Turned Failure to Success

Dissatisfaction indicates potential if you’re willing to adapt, grow, and learn. Apart from adapting, dissatisfaction is the path to paralyzing despair. Failure works when it changes us for the better. Paul Smith, author… Continue reading →

The Untapped Secret of Leadership Success

Jack K. is one of the most popular and well-known guys in my community. One reason, he tells stories. He has a bucket of stories that I’ve heard several times and want to hear again.… Continue reading →

Fixing Why Leaders Don’t Let Go of Decisions

Decisions should be made by those closest to the action. The trouble is those closest to the action may not see the big picture. They may act selfishly. Perhaps they’re great at their… Continue reading →

Enabling Independent Action

“Life’s tipping points occur when we figure out who we are and who we want to be.” Peter Aceto, President and CEO of ING DIRECT Canada. Peter grew up in a strict household… Continue reading →