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Stories, frameworks, and practices for shifting from drama to empowerment.
Becoming a Conscious Constructive Challenger
We have found that many people resist embracing the Challenger role in TED* (*The Empowerment Dynamic) ® because they view it as risky or scary. “If I am a Challenger, I won’t be liked by my co-workers or family members.…
To Get Good, Be Enthusiastic About Being Bad
Last week David facilitated two days of leadership programs for a financial services company. During the retreat, there was rich conversation about TED* (*The Empowerment Dynamic) ® and the 3 Vital Questions ® —…
Post-Traumatic Stress or Post-Traumatic Growth?
A good friend and colleague recently experienced a sudden and traumatic professional change. Last year she was recruited by the owners of a company to lead a new initiative. The new career direction was an answer to her…
The Problem with Problem Solving
Solving a problem works well when you need specific information. If your computer isn’t working, you need concrete information about how to get it working again. If you have the wrong address for an appointment, that’s a…
Slow Down!
Could it be that the secret to being a kinder and gentler person is to simply slow down? A research experiment looked at how rushing and being in a hurry affects how we relate to others in need. The results may astonish…
Give Up the “Justs, Buts, and Maybes”—Speak with Empowered Language
Words carry energy. By listening to your language, you can increase your awareness of unconscious speech patterns that may keep you trapped in old and limiting stories about yourself. It matters what you say to yourself…
What If You Let Go of Your Need to Control?
There is a popular story about a corporate executive who proudly declared to his professional coach that he had learned how to control everything that went on in his department. Sensing that the executive truly believed…
What Story Will You Tell About These Times?
A client called to share that his company was being bought by another company. While the news was good in many ways, some of his staff were caught off guard and felt victimized by the sudden news. He wanted additional…
Healthy Boundaries: More Important Than Ever
Why is it so hard to set healthy boundaries? The answer is unique to each person. One thing is for sure, the pandemic and global disruption has made it important to establish healthy boundaries now more than ever. A…