“Stories can conquer fear, you know. They can make the heart bigger.” – Ben Okri, Nigerian poet In the coming days, pay particular attention to the stories people tell in your professional and personal life. You can even examine the … Continue reading
“The world will never discover a person who is hiding in the crowd.” – Dr. Mardy Grothe, psychologist Image from Flickr by Si1very. When my children were young, we would often play a searching game with them called “Where’s Waldo?” … Continue reading
“If you want to keep your memories, you first have to live them.” – Bob Dylan, American singer-songwriter Image from Flickr by shutterhacks. Over the years, one of my strategies to get to know others better and deepen relationships has … Continue reading
“There is a world of communication which is not dependent on words.” – Mary Martin, American actress Image from Flickr by sneetchbeach My wife Wendy is a master at reading my non-verbal communication. She has a sixth sense that has … Continue reading
“It is health that is real wealth and not pieces of gold and silver.” – Mahatma Gandhi, pacifist leader of Indian independence movement Image from Flickr by digitalmoneyworld. How long do you expect to live? These days, life expectancy is … Continue reading
“Knowing where you’re going is the first step to getting there.” – Ken Blanchard, American author and management expert Image from Flickr by malfet_ About ten years ago I had the opportunity to meet Ken Blanchard in person at a … Continue reading
With the help of The Quotable Coach readers (thank you!) I have come up with two “finalists” for the title of my upcoming book. They are: The Quotable Coach: Practical Wisdom to Coach Yourself Each Day The Quotable Coach: Daily … Continue reading
“At the end of the day, you can either focus on what’s tearing you apart or what’s holding you together.” – Unknown Image from Flickr by Ira Gelb. Where do you fit along the optimism – pessimism continuum? Are you … Continue reading
“You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.” – C.S. Lewis (attrib.), author of the Narnia books Image from Flickr by soupboy. With the Olympic Games in Sochi taking place right now, I … Continue reading
“It’s not what you say, it’s what they hear that counts.” – Unknown Image from Flickr by brizzle born and bred. Learning how to communicate effectively is perhaps the highest priority for most individuals and organizations entering a coaching relationship. … Continue reading