Before You Reach Your Boiling Point

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Three successful leaders shared with me just this week how essential it is to practice the Two-Word Check In (2WC) throughout each day.

Flipping from Autopilot to Stress

So many of us are operating on Autopilot—completely unaware that we’re about to reach our boiling point. When we do, and we flip into the Stress Zone, we create unintended (and unwanted) outcomes in our work and relationships.

Taking a few seconds to check in with your Physical, Mental and Emotional energy helps you dramatically increase your awareness of self. This PME state is where all of your performance is currently coming from.

Creative Control

When you notice earlier that you’re heading toward your boiling point, you have more creative control. Then, you can choose better to support yourself and head back into your Personal Performance Zone.

My 2WC: traction forward

What’s yours?

Mindset

Creating Safety for Yourself

It’s common to hear someone say “I didn’t feel safe to say that”. Many people find themselves in spots where they want to say or do something, and they don’t feel like someone else has “made it safe” to do so. Instead of waiting for others to create safety, remember that you are the first person who can create safety for you.

Mindset

Taking Responsibility = Trouble (Part 4 of 4)

You can hear it all over the place…language that describes a manager’s responsibilities to develop their team members. While it’s as common as can be, it’s not true. It’s our final example in this series of where Taking Responsibility = Trouble for the manager. Watch this short video to learn more!

Mindset

Taking Responsibility = Trouble (Part 3 of 4)

It feels really good being the Go-To. I mean, I love feeling important. You know what I’m talking about. How many teammates know that you’re super responsible? You’re the Go-To for them because you’re a high-performer they know they can depend on. How exactly does that turn into trouble? Several ways actually…check it out in Part 3 of Taking Responsibility = Trouble!