Definitions – Generosity: readiness or liberality in giving. – Altruism: the principle or practice of unselfish concern for or devotion to the welfare of others. At first glance generosity seems like such a simple concept and is pretty easy to define. However there seem to be a few challenges around generosity that have captured myContinueContinue reading “On Generosity”
Category Archives: General
Where is your company going?
Three articles and a podcast have come together lately to re-enforce the need to provide people with purpose. The other day I was reading an article on entrepreneurs; a key trait in them is that they like to create and build. It went on to say that not all people are oriented this way andContinueContinue reading “Where is your company going?”
Nonviolent communication
Have you been through one or more of those communication courses where they teach you all about “”I feel this when such and such happens”” ? Rather than judgments, accusations etc like “”You always ignore me!””. Here’s an enhancement to that approach which takes it down a level or two. I have found it toContinueContinue reading “Nonviolent communication”
Part of the team
Lately I have been speaking with a few people on what is probably best described as team dynamics. In poorly performing teams the result for you may be confusion on where you sit in the team, arguments/disagreements with certain members or perhaps just annoyance at the attitudes or behaviours of those in your team. AndContinueContinue reading “Part of the team”
The gentle art of hearing
I came across this video this evening and I wanted to post it up because I think one of the messages it contains is key to life coaching. Humanity is about seeing and supporting each other, without support life can become really difficult. And conversely, with support life can be a lot more satisfying. ThisContinueContinue reading “The gentle art of hearing”
Your cup is full
Are you open to learning? Once, a long time ago, there was a wise Zen master. People from far and near would seek his counsel and ask for his wisdom. Many would come and ask him to teach them, enlighten them in the way of Zen. He seldom turned any away. One day an importantContinueContinue reading “Your cup is full”
The animal within
Explores men’s primal and rational thinking and toxic masculine defaults. Why who we are needs to be acknowledged and owned
Jason Waddell 