by karen | blog, centering, conflict, performance improvement |
I pushed ‘enter’ and in a few minutes my computer software updated. Whoops! This rendered my computer obsolete, an unintended consequence that took many hours to fix. I had researched the software in terms of my own computer performance. The question I...
by karen | blog, centering, communication, conflict |
Just one more question would have saved me an hour. Those of you who know me well, know I am very committed to working out. I schedule a work out almost everyday. I find it invaluable in numerous ways: thinking time, refreshed energy, and physical wellness. Today...
by karen | blog, centering, conflict, performance improvement |
What does a grasshopper have to do with conflict resolution or performance improvement? My indoor winter garden is filled with fresh young green plants, a delightful contrast as everything else is going dormant with the onset of fall. This morning I was surprised to...
by karen | blog, centering |
Irene lost her center = Irene lost much of her power. Good for the east coast and important for us to take notice. When I work with people, their performance and how to use conflict creatively the framework I use is a Spiral. Why? Spirals pack a lot of power. What...
by karen | blog, centering, conflict, performance improvement |
Karen provides you with 4 simple tips to Spiral Impact and elimnate being overwhelmed. They are simple tips, yet require your commitment. Keep in mind, the idea is to be the calm eye in the middle of the storm, not in the storm!...
by karen | blog, centering, communication, Leadership, performance improvement |
Have you ever shared sake? Sake etiquette is to fill your companions’ cups and allow your companions to fill yours. This is the tradition. Sharing a flask of sake, each pours for the other, no one pours his own. This sounds easy, although, I notice it is difficult! It...