Advice for transforming leadership, culture, Curiosity, and communication from Beth Wonson
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The Third Door is a magical place on the decision-making spectrum that is between Option A and Option B. It is in between the right choice and the wrong choice, between Yes and No, between any two obvious answers. The Third Door is just a few steps off the beaten path, an entryway to expansive possibility – but it is elusive and not always easily seen by our thinking mind. Listen in pr read on for an example of the Third Door in the workplace, how I found my Third Door, and how you might find yours.
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Leadership Coaching: How It Works and What to Expect – with BONUS Activity
You don’t have to be an executive, supervisor, or manager to be a leader. In fact, Beth believes that *everyone* is a leader, that every one of us is leading all the time with each decision we make and interaction we have. Beth’s coaching practice focuses on self-leadership — an increase in self-awareness that improves your life at work and at home.Watch this video to learn more about how a coach can help with your personal or professional growth, and give the BONUS activity a try for a fresh perspective on your interactions with others.
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Is Your First Fact Flawed or False?
I can’t tell you how many times I’ve taken off in a direction based on a first fact that is flawed. Sometimes I find out quickly, but sometimes the roadblocks, barriers, and failures aren’t eager to reveal themselves, and so it takes a lot longer. Sometimes, I’ve invested a lot of time and energy before realizing that I was headed in the wrong direction from the start.Listen in for stories with what this looks like, plus three simple tips that will point your efforts in the right direction.
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BEST OF 2018: Just Name It – Part 1 of 3 – Facilitating Change
Beth works with organizations of all shapes and sizes, guiding them on facilitating change. In this 3-part series, she shares do’s and don’ts to help you avoid potholes and pitfalls. Here’s Part 1 – Just Name It.
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Let Go of the Rock, Revisited
When we clutch and cling to what we treasure, our tightly closed fist prevents us from accepting anything more, and it can also prevent our moving forward with ease and freedom.Listen in (or read on) for a short, sweet story about a child who learned to open her fist, which, in turn, opened my eyes – and also a list of nine rocks that many of us hold onto.
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BEST OF 2018: Blocked Perspective
Listen in and learn how I found out that one member of my team wasn’t comfortable giving me direct feedback! If we hadn’t uncovered that and then worked to resolve it, it could have held us back. Check it out…
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Four Practical Ways to Outsmart the Power Paradox
Research and experience show that the more power we achieve, the less we take a nuanced approach to reading and understanding the people around us. Instead, the more power we have, the quicker we are to stereotype instead of taking time to build relationships. Why? Well, as we now command resources that we once had to build relationships to acquire, the building relationships part isn’t quite as critical. Listen in for four practical steps you can take to avoid or fix this Power Paradox.
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BEST OF 2018: 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 discover what my client learned about how to practice these skills.
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How to Dissolve Your Self-Doubt
Do you ever stop and think, “Hey, what if they find out I don’t know as much as they think I do?” If your answer is Yes, then you’re in good company. Many of us suffer from Impostor Syndrome. It frequently appears as crediting our success to outside factors – things like luck, the mistakes of others, or fate – instead of attributing it to our skills, knowledge, hard work, and tenacity. Listen in or read on for other ways the Impostor Syndrome shows up and simple steps to dissolve your self-doubt.
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Winning Behaviors – Part 3 of 3 – Facilitating Change
For this final part of the Facilitating Change series: When you are embarking on change is the best time to discuss what behaviors and attitudes are required – at all levels of the organization – to be successful as the organization grows and develops.
Leveling up Leadership and Culture Through Healthy and Candid Communication
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