As you prepare for the PMI-ACP exam, you are likely to encounter quite a few Japanese Management concepts. In reality, Agile borrows liberally from Japanese Management philosophies, where the process can matter as much as the end result. This can clash…
How to Avoid Getting Burned
Sounds strange, but sometimes it’s hard to tell when something is good or bad for us. Consider this — there are two types of burns in your life. The Good Burn — You’re at the gym. You’re working out. You’re pushing your edge. It’s uncomfortable. It’s d…
Agile and The US Coast Guard
Last week I had the privilege of visiting with the United States Coast Guard in Charleston, SC. One of the highlights was the time spent in the Seahawk Interagency Operations Center with Commander Priebe. This center has the daunting mission of coord…
How I Got My First Client
Matthew Kimberly interviewed me for his blog. Check it out here.
Presence and Empowerment
2011-06-22 – Presence and Empowerment – In the moments we feel threatened, hurt or dissatisfied, we often flip into controlling mode–our body, heart and mind become contracted and we disconnect from presence. This talk explores how we can shift from …
Presence and Empowerment
2011-06-22 – Presence and Empowerment – In the moments we feel threatened, hurt or dissatisfied, we often flip into controlling mode–our body, heart and mind become contracted and we disconnect from presence. This talk explores how we can shift from …
105 How to Change Your Life in an Instant – Elise Ballard
Elise Ballard author of Epiphany is interviewed about epiphanies, life changing stories and ways to transform your life.
Where Do YOU Draw the Line?
Are you risk averse, or risk tolerant? I am thinking that this is a difficult question to answer. Just like so many questions that could appear on the PMP® Exam, we wish there was more data provided to better respond to such a question. My first answe…
Soul Recognition – Seeing Past the Mask
2011-06-15 – Soul Recognition – Seeing Past the Mask – We each long to be true to ourselves–to live from the love, creativity and wisdom that is our essence. This talk explores how, by attending to three key domains, we train ourselves to see beyond e…
Is It Time to Let Her Go?
The last post I wrote you talked about why we get into a “stinky” mood when we assume that what we want is going to cause a problem with our partner, etc. I laid out a simple 3-part process to guide you through getting what you want without…
The Wisdom of WIP Limits
As you prepare for the PMI-ACP exam, you are likely to encounter quite a few Japanese Management concepts. In reality, Agile borrows liberally from Japanese Management philosophies, where the process can matter as much as the end result. This can clash…
The Art of Listening–Nourishing Loving Relationships
2011-06-08 – The Art of Listening–Nourishing Loving Relationships – Deep listening is an essential ingredient in intimate, caring relationships. This talk reflects on the intentionality, presence and quest for understanding that create the grounds for…
Get What You Want Without Being a Jerk
Do you smell that stinky, toxic smell? You wake up. It’s just another day. Another day filled with obligations. You “have to” do this. You “have to” do that. You’re running the hamster wheel. You’re drained. You’re fun-repellant. That stinky, toxic sme…
“I Need Some Air!”
Yesterday I began my checkout procedures for driving the Air/Light support truck for my local volunteer fire department. This truck carries a generator for powering scene floodlights for emergency situations. It also has many rehabilitation supplies …
Part 2: Stress and Meditation
2011-06-01 – Part 2: Stress and Meditation – When we are suffering from stress, we are paying attention to our world in a narrow and rigid way. Through meditations that cultivate a wakeful and open attention, we can dramatically transform the feelings…
Marriage & Pistol Licenses: Some things just don’t go together…
As I’ve mentioned, I have 1 sister. She has 3 awesome kids. One recently climbed the Herndon Monument, and one just got married last Saturday – congratulations to Alysse and Mike! Alysse and Mike make an amazing couple – they are devoted to each othe…
Marriage & Pistol Licenses: Some things just don’t go together…
As I’ve mentioned, I have 1 sister. She has 3 awesome kids. One recently climbed the Herndon Monument, and one just got married last Saturday – congratulations to Alysse and Mike! Alysse and Mike make an amazing couple – they are devoted to each othe…
104 How to Become a Pro at Anything – Dan McLaughlin
The Dan Plan is Dan McLaughlin’s plan to spend 10,000 hours to become a PGA Golf Pro. In the interview, Dan shares many practical insights for golf and life.
“Rustle in the Bushes!”
“Rustle in the bushes!” What does that phrase conjure in your mind, in your memories? It may not be tied to any specific event or place in your past, but it may have a connotation or mental picture associated with it. In my memories, I remember …
Part 1: Stress and Meditation
2011-05-25 – Part 1: Stress and Meditation – When we are suffering from stress, we are paying attention to our world in a narrow and rigid way. Through meditations that cultivate a wakeful and open attention, we can dramatically transform the feelings…
Extreme Team Building involves lard and a 21-foot tall monument
I have 1 sister. She has 3 awesome kids. Her son Quentin has completed his freshman year at the US Naval Academy. He’s no longer a plebe! I imagine that my nephew has learned more in the last year about the necessity of team building than most of u…