The Meaning of Success – by Arnie Wohlgemut One of the things we struggle with is what success means to us. I certainly do. Success is often measured in dollars and the value of our possessions because it is easy to measure it that way. However, the meaning of success can be very different from one person to another. I …
The Value of Kindness
The Value of Kindness – By Arnie Wohlgemut This is a little story of an example of kindness by an unknown author. I will explore this a little bit more below: My grandmother always cooked tasty food. But one day, she put a burnt pie in front of my grandpa. Not just a little burnt, but black as coal! I …
Serve With Heart
Serve With Heart – The Key to Inspiration – By Arnie Wohlgemut Over the many years when I have coached emerging leaders, I often note that the terms “delegate” and “empower” are used interchangeably. Delegation is NOT empowerment – not even close. Delegation is a transaction based on need. We delegate a task, maybe even authority to make a decision …
New Skills and Change?
New Skills and Change? – by Arnie Wohlgemut “The future is predetermined by the character of those who shape it.” Davos (Stargate Atlantis) I recently heard a person reflect on parenthood that resonates with me. He said in the whole process of raising your kids, you need to learn new skills. The skills needed to change a diaper are not …
Progress and Results Require Action
Progress and Results Require Action – By Arnie Wohlgemut Facility assessments and strategic plans for making buildings and businesses more accessible for those with a disability is a big part of my business. So, I asked myself: why are they not always effective in achieving action? “A little progress each day adds up to big results.” In an interview, Richard …
You’re Smarter Than This!
You’re Smarter Than This! (You Are Not Your Issues) – by Arnie Wohlgemut “I had to check myself at the door. I felt at the end of my patience with this person” He explained. “Why?” I asked. “I am impatient, that is who I am” was his reply. We all have things that we choose to identify with. Some of …
Pessimism is Easy
Pessimism is Easy – by Arnie Wohlgemut “When your perspective is contracted, we experience fear.” Victor Heredia I am continually amazed at how the experiences of the past several years is shaping our behaviour. During the pandemic we re-evaluated what mattered, or so it seemed so at the time. We learned how to be flexible, either by working from home, …
Ownership
Ownership – by Arnie Wohlgemut Here we are, part way thru another year in the transition out of the pandemic. This has led me to wonder if I have been doing what matters or, have I simply existed. Get up in the morning, eat breakfast, go about my day, get home, relax, and go to bed. Repeat. I wonder if …
Coaching and Closed Roads!
Coaching and Closed Roads! – by Arnie Wohlgemut “The storms of life can either make you better or bitter.” Dr. D. K. Olukoya This past winter I was travelling with some friends along the Lake Huron coast in terrible weather. The county where we were heading to, had issued a winter storm warning. We had already travelled 2 hours from …
Paradox of Entrepreneurial Leadership
I recently had the opportunity to present a webinar in which I reviewed the differences and overlap between leadership and entrepreneurship. One of the character traits I explored was that many entrepreneurs are motivated self-starters. They have a robust work ethic and a deep passion for their dream. Some of the character traits that we explored for inspiring leaders was …
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