One thing I’ve gained from nearly two years of seeing myself on Zoom and Teams video meetings is that I’m starting to truly understand how others see me. My eye contact, facial expressions, and other non-verbals have all been on display to me daily! Have you noticed anything as you’ve watched yourself during video meetings?
For many organizations, hybrid work is not going away any time soon—if ever. Hybrid can come in all kinds of configurations. Two team members might work from their house while three will work from offices…and all in different cities. This means most leaders have become remote leaders even if they still maintain the corner office
Anson Dorrance is undoubtedly one of the greatest soccer coaches of all time. As former U.S. Women’s National Team head coach and legendary University of North Carolina head women’s soccer coach, he has led his teams to win a staggering number of championships and developed some of the best female soccer players in the world.
This morning I woke up feeling run down and unmotivated. It was cold, dark, and rainy outside and all I wanted to do was stay curled up under my warm blanket and sleep. But I denied those inclinations. I got up, read, prayed, and exercised. And now, several hours later, my body feels strong, my
Jordan Spieth performed very well as a professional golfer until 2018. Expectations placed on him were very high—so high that his performance waned…until last spring. After winning his first tournament in three years, he made a profound passing comment in a press interview: If I’m feeling free, I’ll love what I do. And if I
Many people find themselves in transition amidst The Great Resignation. Others have remained at their organizations, but they’re still grappling with questions — contemplating their role, which projects to focus on, what will bring them peace and prosperity in the coming year. While the pandemic may have clarified what matters most, it’s not always clear which
Breathe. Look up. Shoulders back. Push harder. Release the fear. When I went through certification to become a group fitness instructor several years ago, I learned about the power of these kinds of “coaching cues,” quick words spoken in the moment to help someone improve their performance in real time. Coaching cues aren’t just for
“I yam what I yam and that’s all what I yam,” Popeye sang. Seems so accepting and healthy, doesn’t it? Yet it’s tempting to expect more from ourselves than we really are. It’s like when I took my son to play golf the other day. After he saw me beautifully hit the first three shots
According to research, one of the reasons for Forrest Gump’s emotional resilience was his metaphor for life: “My mama always said life is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you’re gonna get!” This finding was reinforced by a fascinating experiment involving 50 participants who spent five minutes each day writing about their
As I scanned my fall calendar earlier this week, all I could think was, “Woah, there’s a ton on there.” An all-company meeting, several client engagements, coaching youth football and softball. And on top of all of that, we’re doing a house project. I felt a sting of anxiety…and then said to myself, I’ll find
Matt Norman is president of Norman & Associates, which offers Dale Carnegie Training in the North Central US. Dale Carnegie Training is a global organization ...READ MORE