Steve Jobs, Conflict and Innovation

This rainy cold weekend was a perfect time to finish reading Steve Jobs by Walter Issacson.   Innovation through conflict is at the core of my work.  Steve, a genius innovator, intrigues me.  Although, it is worth noting, he often lacked the ‘grace’ I advocate. As I...

Gratitude or anger?

It is impossible to feel gratitude and anger at the same time.    Have a conflict?  Look for the gift in it.  To find the gift you must look beyond the ‘issue.’  Look for what you fear; there are only two true emotions:  love and fear. When you explore the fear there...

Is Listening Enough?

Just because you listen, do you really understand? I listened and heard clearly: “She is a bully.”  I thought she must intentionally hurt people. I was wrong. When I spiraled and asked, “What is she doing to earn that reputation?” I learned, she is asking people to...

Does stuff equal conflict?

Does ‘stuff’ cause you conflict? It does me.  As I begin the week, having a clear workspace allows me to focus on what is important.   Are the important things assessable?   Is your planner or ‘to do’ list handy and clear? What is worthy of your attention?  Anything...