Chalk Talk: A Powerful Tool for Dialogue

Dr. Lynn K. Jones, Certified Personal and Executive Coach experiences first hand how Chalk Talk a silent activity using a whiteboard create a powerful learning experience. Dr. Lynn K. Jones is using this tool virtually or on-site with teams who want to facilitate a dialog.

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Appreciating Chihuly in Dallas

  “There is no use trying,” said Alice; “one can’t believe impossible things.” “I dare say you haven’t had much practice,” said the Queen. “When I was your age, I always did it for half an hour a day. Why, sometimes I’ve believed as many as six impossible things before breakfast.” ~ Lewis Carroll Tweet

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10 Success Strategies for Managers

Barbara Kline, Serial Entrepreneur and CEO/Founder of the Breakthru Center for entrepreneurs interviewed me on her radio show about the 10 Success Strategies for Managers. The 10 Success Strategies for Managers that we discuss in the interview are:

Zip Your Lips
Give It Away
Meet, Meet, Meet
Ask, Don’t Tell
Don’t Let ‘Em Push Your Buttons
Love ‘Em or They’ll Leave Ya
Context is King
Attitude of Gratitude
Manage Your Energy, Not Your Time
Take a Break Today and Do More With Less

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How to Set Goals for the New Year that Will Work!

How to Set Goals for the New Year that Will Work!

If you are like most people (including me) setting New Year’s goals seems like a good idea, but usually is a dismal failure. If you want to be successful this year, try using some wisdom from Appreciative Inquiry.

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