“The original definition of ‘courage’ . . . is from the Latin word ‘cor,’ meaning ‘heart.’ And the original definition was to tell the story of who you are with your whole heart. And so these folks had, very simply, the courage to be imperfect. They had the compassion to be kind to themselves first, and then to others, because, as it turns out, we can’t … Continue reading Courage
Author and Time senior editor Jeffrey Kluger has certainly mastered the use of metaphor in his writing. In a recent article published on Time.com he reflects on the reasons why human beings risk their lives to help others and how, in the wake of the horrific Boston bombings, good and evil once again stand in stark contrast … Continue reading One article: 3 powerful metaphor applications
What really motivates us in life and work? Most companies and leaders seem to believe that money is the main thing that motivates people to give their best. Research is proving that assumption to be incorrect. In a recent HBR post, Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic cites several research studies that proved that there is a very low … Continue reading If you think your people are motivated by money, you are wrong!
In my work as a coach and consultant, an issue that I frequently encounter is an inability to set and maintain healthy boundaries. One manifestation of this is over-burdened people living out-of-control lives due to an inability to say no. It’s not really surprising, seeing as most of us were raised in a culture … Continue reading Boundaries: 9 practices to help you find your NO!
Why is change so hard? It’s the one constant in life – we all know that change is inevitable. We grow older with each passing second, we observe the changing seasons … and then there is technology: the moment you buy your new gadget there’s already a bigger and faster one in the pipeline. Yet … Continue reading Have you got your SCARF on?
Culture is the lifeblood of an organization. People often think that a culture can be designed or engineered, and this is true to an extent, but in reality culture is an emergent property of the people, policies and practices within an organisation. A human system and it’s culture co-evolves; whether in a company, a family, … Continue reading We get the culture we deserve
Although I’ve been actively blogging on www.narrativelab.co.za for several years, I’ve never felt the need for a personal blog. Now that I have decided to spread my wings and explore the world beyond TNL, I find that I have quite a bit to say. I’ve been a business consultant now for for more than 12 … Continue reading Why another blog?
