Advice for transforming leadership, culture, Curiosity, and communication from Beth Wonson
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So I have a question for you: Would you rather go for a leisurely walk on a flat paved path or would you rather bushwhack your way through new and uncharted territory?For me, the answer depends on the day. It depends on how much energy I have, how much time I have, and what I anticipate the reward might be.
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Grace Is in the Space
Today I want to tell you about one of my absolute favorite sayings. I actually think it’s a Beth Wonson Original because when I Googled it with quotation marks around it, only my own articles and writing came up in the results. So I’m going to go ahead and own it!
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Don’t Look at the Coffee
When I was a waitress (way back before they were called servers, and when every cup of coffee came with saucer under it), I struggled to get a full cup of coffee from one side of the dining room to the other without spilling any into the saucer – and customers strongly disliked getting a saucer full of coffee with a cup that was half empty.
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Hall of Mirrors
Remember the Hall of Mirrors you found at circuses or carnivals? When you stood in front of a mirror, there was another one directly behind you, and the combination caused a kind of from-here-to-infinity-and-beyond reflection effect.
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Tally Ho!
I have been a horse lover and a horseback rider for years, and I use horses in my leadership work. I also partner with them to provide coaching to people. I just love the energy of horses, and I think what I love the most about them are their integrity, honesty, and commitment to their own self-care.
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Something That Blew My Mind
People comparing whose car was there and whose parking spot was vacant had become the norm. How many supervisors (and staff) across the United States are equating more hours in the work seat with more value?
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How Are the Humans?
The fourth quarter push can be tough on everyone, so now is the perfect time to infuse the office climate and culture with positivity by giving your team some attention.
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Awkward Kitchen Parties
But when you think about the time, energy, and lost opportunity that occurs whenever someone resigns, you may realize that these simple, proactive measures are not nearly as expensive or time-consuming as you might imagine they are.
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Let Go of the Rock, Baby…
What precious “rocks” do I hold onto that no longer serve me, hold me captive or keep me from moving forward? I thought of my coaching clients…one in particular…who is struggling to move forward because she is still clutching old behaviors.
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