5 BOOKS THAT TAUGHT ME RESILIENCE — ONE STEP AT A TIME
“…he recommends respecting their experience and what they bring to the table.
In other words, don’t try and be an expert on how they are and what they need. Ask them.
Furthermore, never assume you know the answer to someone's problem or hold the secret knowledge they cannot access.
They know best. Not you.”
HOW REAL LEARNING ACTUALLY WORKS: 3 THINGS NO ONE EVER TOLD YOU
“…two things I’ve learned about change in connection with human behavior:
The best way I can help someone make a change is to encourage them to fully embrace the whole of who they are.
Once they fully experience themselves as they are, integration and change occurs naturally.”
THE OBSTACLE IS RESILIENCE: 3 TIPS TO CREATE LASTING CHANGE
To create lasting change, it helps to have a clear vision of what you’re moving toward - before you can let go of something.
Imagine you’re holding on to an unloved job because of the good salary it pays…
It would be A LOT easier to let go of if you had a vision of a better-paying job that fires you up.
Some behavior changes require getting knocked down with a bad virus (see blog post); others call for external motivation or someone to help you eat that elephant.
RESILIENCE IN ACTION: LEVERAGE YOUR STRENGTHS TO SOLVE NEW CHALLENGES
“I’m on a mission to help people access the inner resources that got them to where they are now - some flying up the corporate ladder, others starting their own thing.
My philosophy is simple: reactivate the strengths (often superpowers) that helped them solve past problems to solve new ones.
Sometimes a new role requires a new skill or mindset. Fortunately, strengths adapt and expand.”
3 Easy Ways To Influence People For Trusting Relationships
Without a doubt, high-impact communication and a more empathic leadership style will help you better influence people. However, nothing will make you a better influencer than learning how to be a better influencee.