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Colleagues, MVP: Workshops can make a difference. I struggle to “market” myself because the self-promotion involved just feels icky. HOWEVER, I feel so good about what we achieved in a recent training that I would love to do more – to have this impact on other leaders in other organizations. See the photo below, in which participants shared how they followed up on the first day of a three-day workshop series.  It’s just so inspiring. I’m not trying to market; I just want to serve.
If you are interested in having me work with your leaders, email me using this link and we can schedule a “why” conversation. No pressure, no expectations. Cheers! Frederick
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Colleagues, MVP: Using a little humor can increase the effectiveness of the message I think it was day 10 that we took a much-needed rest day in Wensleydale. Upon my first visit to the loo (toilet) at the local hostel, I encountered the sign below.  It is such a simple thing to inject some humor into the mundane, and lends such value. Big V, small e, shouldn’t we be more motivated to laugh more often?
Today’s intention: Think about what you can add humor to within the ordinary aspects of your work and life. Cheers! Frederick Colleagues, MVP: Small things are worth celebrating The 3,000 foot climb up Great Dun Fell on day 11 of our hike is considered the most challenging climb of the entire Pennine Way. In addition to the elevation gain, we had a long day in front of us and it was blisteringly hot. My energy was low, I struggled through much of the day, and for the first time during the trip my presence evaporated as my tired mind retreated into itself. As I took one of my frequent pauses that day, I realized I could hear water.  Looking sideways, I noticed a small stream going downhill. It had been and would continue to accompany me most of the way up.
It was small, but the water created a symphony of sound as it burbled and gurgled across rocks in a hundred miniature waterfalls. My spirit soared. This was just one of many times that the awesomeness of something small touched my soul. I have come to appreciate that the small things are every bit as special as the big things because small things:
Today’s intention: Pay attention and find something small but good to celebrate. Cheers! Frederick Colleagues, MVP: Leadership is a journey, not a destination. One year ago today, Pam and I celebrated our 35th wedding anniversary by stepping onto the 270-mile Pennine Way in England.  This trip has had an enduring impact on my mental health and my ability to be present. Over the next couple weeks, I will be sharing some of the leadership lessons I learned. The first takeaway is obvious: Leadership is a journey, not a destination. Today’s podcast is Part II of my discussion with Elena Aguilar. Tune in to hear us discuss changing the narrative of coaching to something that we should all be craving! Thanks again to IXL for sponsoring today’s episode. Cheers! Frederick  Colleagues, MVP: Leaders don’t need to be loud. As you read this, I am visiting the bristlecone pine trees in Inyo National Forest. These trees are the oldest living beings on the planet. Some of them have been alive for over 4,000 years.  They only grow at about 10,000 feet, where not much else lives.
The quiet and stillness only adds to their impressiveness. Things don’t need to be loud and big to be inspiring. There is power in silence. There is power in stillness. Leaders can be powerful by creating quiet and being still, and in that space allowing others to grow. Today’s intention: Be still. Cheers! Frederick |
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