It is a wonderful feeling when someone says "Oh, you are from Zimbabwe? What a beautiful country! I was there a little while ago and…" It takes me right back to the flamboyant trees and dark red mud. For some slight narcissistic reason, I feel instantly connected to this person just because they've also had an experience with "my" country. Zimbabwe is an interesting place. It’s roughly the … [Read more...]
CQ of Generosity: What is Generosity?
March 16, 2011 1 Comment
There is a lot going on in the world. This Tsunami in Japan is quite unbelievable -it’s like looking at a clip from Mark Gordon’s 2012 movie- but the biggest sign this is real is the silent acceptance and grace of the Japanese people. I can feel this through the numerous clips from Anderson Cooper's reporting. I can see the sadness in the eyes of the medics and … [Read more...]
CQ of Clarity
February 8, 2011 1 Comment
Having a high CQ™ (communication intelligence) when it comes to clarity is truly a fantastic feat. To me, clarity is a perfect balance of IQ, EQ (emotional intelligence) and CQ™. I often assume, unrealistically as it turns out, that I have a high CQ™ for clarity. This proves inaccurate when I start listening to my audience, and realize they are asking questions I thought I had already … [Read more...]
How To Keep Going
November 8, 2010 6 Comments
I talk about receptive and expressive intelligence, which I call CQ™. This also means having an inner CQ™ dialogue with yourself. What are you working/playing towards? I constantly have to remind myself of these questions. This has been one of the busiest periods in my life but I adore my work because, to me, it is a form of play, I know, however, some people see my drive as rather … [Read more...]
Basics Of Motivating A Team
August 3, 2010 9 CommentsFor you more visual learns, please also see my slideshare on motivating a team. My own bubble of life assumes we all work incredibly hard and are all hungry for play time, but also for inspiration. I have found when I am pushed I push back and when I am approached graciously I am more willing to collaborate. (By the way, my definition of graciousness is someone who is warmly agreeable and … [Read more...]
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