Good Chat
You make a point.I counter it. Neither of us changed our mind. We call it a good discussion.
Tag: strengths and weaknesses
#0736 Around It Goes
You can see it in their eyes. They are not listening.Waiting for their turn to speak. Around the table it goes. Everyone waiting.No one listening.
#0732 False Sense of Security
I’ll call you in three months. Two years later, they’re still in your pipeline.Not active. Just hopeful. False hope feels productive.
#0731 Move On
They didn’t get it.You move on. Try again with someone new.They don’t get it either. So you move on.
#0730 To The Rescue
You are the rescuer. You step in and solve it too early. It feels good.They appreciate it. The ownership is yours.They don’t move.
#0727 Alignment
In relationships, you propose when you’re fairly certain of a yes. In sales, proposals are often presented too early. You might be ready.They are not. Friction appears. A proposal should confirm alignment.Not create it.
#0726 What Happened
Excitement turned into resentment. You called.Sent even more info.Gaps increased. You start to question yourself.You’re asking the wrong question.
#0722 The Curse of Knowing
Experts become invisible when they explain too much. They are there to provide insight.Insights shared get nods.Ownership remains theirs. The room moves on. It is easy to provide answers.Much harder to allow others to co-author.
#0721 The Cost of Neutral
Neutral language feels safe. You avoid offending anyone. It keeps conversations calm. It allows everyone to stay comfortable. It keeps the room balanced. It leads to neutral ideas. But neutral ideas rarely travel very far….
#0720 Clarity Over Reason
Reasonable discussions keep the peace. Clear discussions move the market. Getting nods of agreement in the boardroom feels comfortable but rarely leads to shifts in perspective. Being reasonable gets you likes, clarity gets you respect.
#0719 The Danger of Reasonable
Being reasonable is a trait I have long held close. It signals balance. Good judgement. An ability to see both sides. It keeps the peace. But the market rarely rewards the most reasonable voice. It…
#0718 Sensible Shoes
Being sensible is rarely criticised in business. It signals maturity. Stability. Good judgement. Makes you feel trustworthy. But sensible decisions compound into predictable lives. Predictable lives rarely produce remarkable outcomes. Most people don’t consciously stop…
#0717 Beige
What are you protecting. Every time you step into the ring your guard goes up. It could be your reputation, your identity, the perception of what others think of you. So we slip into comfort…
#0716 Your Future
Looking back I’ve had a few of these. A seemingly innocent moment where the trajectory of your life changes. Decisions that shift your story. These do not have to be by chance, you have the…
#0715 Comfort Zone
Stability is praised in professional life. It signals maturity. Reliability. Sound judgment. And yet, it is often the moment growth quietly stalls. The more comfortable you become, the less likely you are to step outside…
#0714 Missing Link
Resistance is feedback. Not now. Too busy. Other priorities. No budget. Fallbacks for; I’m not sure what to do with what I know about what you do, so it’s easier to push it out. What…
#0712 Roadblocks Rock
We’d never have rivers if water gave up when an obstacle felt too big. The light bulb, the plane and countless other innovations, all exist because they found a way. Nothing amazing happens in a…
#0710 Change of Focus
Your intention is being hijacked by your attention. What you allow to fill your day may be robbing you of your dream outcomes. You may be busy, but what exactly is taking up your time….
#0709 Half an Ass
If you have too many nothing will get finished. Big goals break into projects, which in turn break into many tasks. The more big goals you have, the more the tasks compound into never ending…
#0708 Choose Wisely
I wish I could do it all, but I can’t. Throughout life we are faced with choices of what to do and when. As time goes on you realise it’s not about doing it all,…