Listening at Work

My first vehicle developed a knock in the engine and I didn’t know what was causing it. But my grandpa was visiting. “Start it up,” Grandpa said. I did, and then opened the hood and stood in front of my old truck. “Always stand to the side,” Grandpa said. “Then if...

That Will Take (More Than) Time

“That will take time,” a client said. He wanted to change his approach to life and work, and was aware it would be difficult. “I don’t change quickly,” he said. “It’s going to take time.” “What will you do over time to make the change you want?” I asked. Time is not...

What Creates Clarity?

Clarity empowers progress. So how can one create clarity? Looking ahead creates clarity. We know intuitively and almost immediately if something is life-giving or life-taking, and when something consumes rather than creating energy it’s clear that we can’t continue...