by Gary | Apr 8, 2015 | Above the Line, Clarity in Life, Gratitude, Intention
I am officially beginning my eighth decade on what Cathy terms “Earth University.” After reviewing some sixteen-year-old journal notes, I realize I’ve come a long way in my personal growth and self-understanding in the last couple of decades. On the other hand, I’m...
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 | Jan 26, 2015 | Clarity Words
Honesty, the light side of manipulation. Honest is being in integrity or integrated, which creates an energetic that is able to be sensed by yourself and others. You are walking your talk, and that stability builds trust. Manipulation feels “squirrely” as...
by Gary | Jan 10, 2015 | Above the Line, Align Your Actions, Change Your Thoughts, Clarity in Life, Gratitude, Intention
A few days ago someone asked me what my 2015 resolution was. I flippantly responded with “Be Easy on Hawk.” Out of the mouth of the flippant … As I thought about my reply, I realized it is the perfect resolution for the beginning of my seventh decade here on what...