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Field Notes Several years ago, I sat in a boardroom as a CEO presented quarterly results. The numbers were strong. The tone was confident. The slides were flawless. Midway through the presentation, he said: “This is the strongest position we’ve ever been in.” A board member leaned forward and asked,
Over coffee recently, a colleague told a story about her CEO. She didn’t start by discussing strategy, financial results, or organizational changes. Instead, she focused on something quieter but much more important: the behaviors her CEO showed that earned her respect and encouraged others to follow suit. That was: trust.
The crowds along the course blur into a mosaic of color and sound; cowbells, cheers, pep bands, aid stations; slick pavement strewn with crumpled cups, the rhythmic slap of shoes on asphalt. As the miles dissolve into crushed cups and gel wrappers, when fatigue sharpens its arguments, I breathe the
The SCARF model, developed by Dr. David Rock in 2008, is a neuroscience-based framework that explains how social interactions influence human behavior and motivation. By integrating research on the brain’s responses to threats and rewards, the model highlights five key areas: Status, Certainty, Autonomy, Relatedness, and Fairness, which impact engagement,
That voice? It’s your self-talk. What Is Self-Talk? Self-talk refers to the inner conversation you have with yourself every day. It’s the mental commentary running in the background: how you react to a mistake, how you prepare for a challenge, or how you speak to yourself in quiet moments. While
In the realm of professional development, coaching and mentoring are often used interchangeably. While both are valuable tools for growth, they serve different purposes and require different methods. Recognizing the difference between the two can help leaders, HR professionals, and organizations select the most effective way to support their people