Archive for June, 2015

The Role of Empathy in Executive Success

The Role of Empathy in Executive Success

As an executive coach, I often work with leaders who are highly skilled and successful, but need help  developing better  interpersonal relationships in the workplace.  Often they receive feedback about their lack of perceived concern for the people who work for and along side of them. They may lack empathy. And this prompts them or their organization to contact me.  These executives are driven and are highly successful.  They have risen to positions of influence in their ...

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My Adventures in Kayaking and Life Planning

My Adventures in Kayaking and Life Planning

About 13 years ago I was introduced to whitewater kayaking. I had rafted down whitewater, but this was different, since with a kayak you are on your own.  Kayaks are also much less sturdy than rafts.  I realized that I did not have time to devote to learning  the kayak roll, (the task when your kayak tips over with you pinned inside, and you need to get the kayak right-sided so you don’t drown), so I opted for just renting ...

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Meditation: How to Achieve “Happiness Peace”

Meditation:  How to Achieve “Happiness Peace”

This morning I attended a group  meditation at a Buddhist Center here in Atlanta, where I am based.  Meditation does not solve your problems, but calms your mind, the monk explained. It is not a religion, but a way to experience “Happiness Peace.” “Sounds good to me,”  I say to myself. “Bring it on.”  Meditation can relieve “Monkey Mind”,  when our minds are so distracted, and jump around hither and there. The reason I attended today is that my mind has ...

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