august, 2020 THE PACIFIC INSTITUTE ARTICLES Pivot! is the buzz word of the moment. The reality is that it is just good change management. To pivot is when leaders Energize Action in their teams so that they let go of the past and move towards a viable future. Here are four action items you can take today: Label … Read more
August, 2020 THE PACIFIC INSTITUTE ARTICLES As you are Connecting the Dots for your team, it is essential to keep these guidelines in mind: Active Listening The key to effective listening is to start with the belief that the person speaking has value. Many of us get caught up in our thought process, of how we are … Read more
August, 2020 THE PACIFIC INSTITUTE ARTICLES Your 7-point checklist Mihály Csíkszentmihályi, a Hungarian psychologist, coined the phrase “FLOW” that describes a healthy mental state in which a person is so immersed in the task at hand that it creates a focus and engagement that increases effectiveness. In sports, it is described as being “in the … Read more
August, 2020 THE PACIFIC INSTITUTE ARTICLES While you want your team to collaborate and leverage each other’s ideas and efforts, more often than not, one or two members of your team get caught up in the Idiot Response. The Idiot Response is more common than you might think. It occurs in a team where two … Read more