Sure, occasionally it can be a good idea to think about what might happen and I might then take actions so that what I worry about do not happen. The problem is if I get stuck in worry: I do not sleep because I’m worried, and / or it takes my focus and my energy. It may even be that …
Continue ReadingWhen I have difficult talks, it is a great advantage if I am open inwards. Then I have a greater opportunity to be in contact and to create an authentic encounter that creates growth in both me and the other. This is especially important when working with feedback.
Continue ReadingBeware of wild shooting compulsive truth-tellers who lacks impulse control …” – they can do damage rather than contribute to positive development (who do not ask themselves what the purpose is to say what they say, are not thinking about how to package the ”Honesty” so that it is becomes good development, that does not reflect if it’s the best they can do in the situation …
Continue ReadingBeing ”afraidbrave” means that my fear is an asset when I take healthy calculated risks. To leave my comfort zone, I need to use my ”fearcourage”. It could be to ask for feedback or give feedback that is not so pleasant to hear, it may take up something sensitive with someone, etc. Are we afraidbrave we evolve faster. (Are we, however foolhardy, there is a chance …
Continue ReadingIn the right context, we dare to leave our comfort zone – and when we take a step outside our comfort zone – development sprouts. … and that’s among other things feedback comes in! What would be taking a step outside your comfort zone? Ask someone for feedback? Put a boundary? Ask for help? Say no? Talk to someone you …
Continue ReadingIt should be a human right to have a good work environment. It should also be a human ”duty” to contribute to their own and others’ well-being and a good work climate. Groups develop faster if everyone in the group are aware that they all need to contribute to the group’s development. Therefore, group development is about co-creation. As soon …
Continue ReadingWhere is your focus? Keep in mind that if something/someone is bothering you, it can be an aspect of yourself! For example if you get annoyed because someone else always claims to know best , it can be helpful to ask yourself, ”Am I also a bit like that?”. If someone has done something to you that you are bothered about, something that you are thinking about …
Continue ReadingIn a way, one might think that the word ”holistic approach” is a cliché, on the other hand, it is important to see the importance of wholeness. At work and life as a whole. Many times when I’m inside an organization I often see people focusing on one’s own good or the department/function best. One breaks down an organization into sections/departments/units/functions, …
Continue ReadingJust think how little it cost to smile to loved ones or to others. We are sending signals to the outside world: I’m ok and you are ok, I feel joy – here is some of my joy, please take part in it! A smile is contagious! I want to smile more – because I like to smile.
Continue ReadingThe phrase ”I am who I am” implies that we do not evolve in life. But in fact: we are responsible for living our own lives well – there is no other who can take that responsibility. How do we take responsibility for creating our lives? How do we avoid responsibility? On who/on what do we put the responsibility on, unless …
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