Image credit: a__nI am preparing a short (20 minutes or so) program on how to think quickly under pressure.Normally I have a lot more time to work with in my presentations (60 to 90 minutes for a keynote, and up to half a day for a creativity/innovation training), so I have to distill it down
Image credit: IqonceptI recently updated my defining statement to “I create experiences that help leaders champion change and inspire teams to embrace it.”It was originally “help leaders lead lead change,” and my friend Chris texted me with a few variations, including using the word “champion.” I really liked the switch from “lead” to “champion.”Why (beyond avoiding
Image credit: ProShooterI was sitting comfortably in a camp chair watching my son’s flag football team get absolutely destroyed by their opponents.Why?Because they threw six interceptions in one game.That’s not so great. And definitely not a formula for winning American football.His team was missing their two starting quarterbacks so a bunch of different kids were
Image credit: PeopleImages.comFeeling overwhelmed? Surprisingly, saying “yes, and” can help.One of my areas of focus is on how a “yes, and” mindset can help individuals and organizations reduce overwhelm and turnover.The most common objection is this: “But Avish! I already have too much to do! If I say ‘yes, and’ to more things I will drown
Image credit: ShebekoSNAP!I was sitting at my desk, trying to wrap a too-small rubber band around a too-large stack of index cards.Stretching, stretching, I almost had it when, SNAP, the rubber band broke.And whipped me on the finger…ouch!Rubber bands are interesting that way. They stretch and bounce back, over and over, until, one day…SNAP! Eventually
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