Category: Leadership
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Some Is Good. More Is Better.
Making a commitment to behavioral change is easy. Heck, I do it every January 1! But practicing new skills is where change gets tricky, and that can be further complicated by goals for perfection. In this Bit of Beth, I offer tips on the perfect amount of practice for developing new skills. Click for more…
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Hack That System!
Is there something in your work environment that you just can’t stand anymore? How about hacking the system – start by asking yourself these two simple questions! Click for more Bit of Beth videos » http://BethWonson.com/bit-of-beth
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Did You Make a Shift But Forget to Tell Anyone?
We are in a time of expedient change. And with that, many organizations are reworking their systems, realigning processes to better serve their clients or members, and working with a deep sense of urgency to keep up. I am working with several organizations that are just coming out of this period of realignment, and they…
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Judgment Is a Hall of Mirrors
We are hardwired to make judgments – both positive judgments and negative judgments. Why? Because when we make judgments about how others show up in the world, we are also learning something about ourselves. http://BethWonson.com/bit-of-beth
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Why You Aren’t That Awesome at Strategic Thinking
Do you wonder why you aren’t awesome at strategic thinking? It’s pretty simple: The best strategic thinking happens when a group comes together who can negotiate, speak their truth, not take things personally, and leave a meeting speaking with one voice. These four factors shape the space for powerful strategic thinking. Watch this video to…
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The Isolated Leader
Isolation is a common thread among leaders who wish they hadn’t gone into leadership. The higher you move up in an organization, the less time there is to work in your area of passion and strength, the more you become the guard dog and keeper of secrets, and the fewer people you can talk to…
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Anger Bubbling Below the Surface
Can you really check your personal baggage at the office door? I believe that is unrealistic, and when you try to suppress what you are feeling, it will bubble up and come out sideways when you least expect it – which doesn’t serve you (or anyone else) well. http://BethWonson.com/bit-of-beth
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Shirt on Inside Out
If simple feedback is so uncomfortable, how can we possibly engage in high-stakes feedback? Next time you see me with my shirt on inside out (and you probably will someday), just let me know. I promise I won’t make you feel bad, and I will be very grateful. Where do you avoid important conversations because…
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Find Joy in the Possibility
Not every opportunity that comes our way works out as we hoped – that is life. But what if, instead of holding back our joy just in case things don’t work out, we celebrated the possibility? When you consider how much time we spend in the possibility space, I’m thinking enjoying it could be the…
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The Only Person I Can Manage Is Myself
Today I’m sharing one of the key mantras by which I live my life. Why? Because, frankly, I got sick of chaos and drama. How about you?