We influence and are influenced by each other. Both the positive and less positive ways. We learn from each other. We developed by each other. We inspire each other. We show paths for each other. We are enriched by each other. Tell colleagues, friends, family and others to another, primarily how we influenced in a positive way by the other. …
Continue ReadingYour Comfort Zone is a cozy and a beautiful place, but honestly not much grows there. By taking small risks and leaving your comfort zone you have a big chance for development and at the same time you will expand your comfort zone. Asking others, that you trust, for feedback is a great way to leave your comfort zone!
Continue ReadingWelcome… Sure, you could think about then. Dwell on the past. Put your hope in the future. Worry about tomorrow. But spending a large part of your life there. Far from reality. Drains your soul. Welcome to step into the present. To live life. Stefan Gunnarsson
Continue ReadingFeedback is a powerful tool. It can be used to show appreciation and help the receiver grow (and as a giver you will likely grow too). Or it can be used as an excuse for hurting people… Compassion or a lack of compassion makes all the difference. You have relevant data for giving feedback. You combine that with the skills …
Continue ReadingI can get confirmation if what I know about me is true or I can hear a different experience than my self-image says – in the latter case I get an opportunity to update my self-image. Mirroring means that someone else sees me and wants to appreciate me for something I do (or not do) or that the other think that I can …
Continue ReadingSteven Covey, author of ”The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People”, describes a metaphor – an emotional bank account – to be able to withdraw, one must first make deposits. This applies to feedback, a manager or a colleague needs to ”put in” appreciative feedback to build a climate of confidence. This assumes of course that the appreciative feedback is …
Continue ReadingFeedback is a fantastic way to develop individuals and groups. And also customer relationships, partner relationships, and more. The cool thing about feedback is that both giver and recipient can be developed, if done correctly and with the right conditions. Like a rainbow with golden pots at both ends 🙂 Feedback Academy the specialist in courses in feedback. Feedback Academy is the the market leader in Sweden in terms …
Continue ReadingMany people know intellectually that they are worthy to be loved as they are. Not as many people know it deep down. I think that is our big challenge – to go from ”Of course I know that I am worthy to be loved as I am” to ”I know deep down in my heart that I am worthy of …
Continue ReadingSustainable happiness and harmony does not come by itself. To achieve short-term happiness is simple, get drunk or buy an expensive gadget and so on. The challenge is to achieve long-term happiness / harmony of inner and outer peace. When we achieve this – group development will be easier and way faster and we can deal and grow from …
Continue ReadingWe need to manage conflicts in order to get development! If we manage conflicts constructive as ”adults” we get good experiences. Good experiences and knowledge about how to handle conflicts and sort out what the conflict was about, those good experiences creates trust. Valuable trust! Groups need lots of trust!
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