Archives for March, 2007

Don’t Turn Away from Your Strengths – Support Them


People used to say about one of my old workmates:”Bill’s got 110% enthusiasm. But it’s that extra 10% that gets him in trouble”. I’ve come to disagree. Bill’s problem was not too much enthusiasm; that was his strength (or one of them). His problem was the weakness(es) that undermined the good his optimism and energy accomplished. His good work was undone [...]

Self-definition: What Do You Want?


I spent some time last year singing the virtues of the magical word NO as a means for protecting ourselves, setting healthy limits, marking the boundaries of a better life. But in defining ourselves – whether in relationships, marketing, or whatever – at some stage we have to say YES to something.  Have you ever met someone who defines [...]