by Gary | Mar 16, 2015 | Clarity Words
Safety is in the light side of intimidation. Safety implies that people can be real. They can learn and grow in an atmosphere where their knowledge and contributions are valued. It is based in trust as opposed to intimidation which is based in fear. “I could not...
by Gary | Mar 10, 2015 | Clarity Words
Service is the light side of dictatorial behavior. An attitude of service required focus on a vision bigger than oneself, and acknowledges the contribution of others. Dictatorial behavior is focused on oneself to the exclusion of others. “Whoever renders service...
by Gary | Mar 3, 2015 | Clarity Words
Visionary is the light side of assumption. Being visionary is seeing a situation from the perspective of the field of all possibility. It is a skill called 360°awareness, which enables you to grasp the over all context of a situation. Assumption implies that you know...
by Gary | Feb 24, 2015 | Clarity Words
Acknowledgment is collegial and appreciative, recognizing others for their achievements. Advising is telling and non-inclusive. So often, leaders take performance for granted….after all, employees are shown appreciation by getting a pay check and keeping their...
by Gary | Feb 2, 2015 | Clarity Words
Coaching is the light side of telling. Coaching creates a field of curiosity with an energy of openness. It’s asking questions to elicit discovery and learning. Telling lacks curiosity, assumes that you always know best and results in stifled energy and lack of...
by Gary | Feb 2, 2015 | Clarity Words
Modeling is the light side of evaluation. Modeling opens opportunities to communication and experimental learning. This direct experience creates a perspective from the inside out. The active experience of modeling gives the opportunity to acknowledge what worked and...
