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 …
Four Reasons To Serve Your Staff
Four Reasons to Serve Your Staff! By Arnie Wohlgemut If you search the Internet, you will find over 900 books on servant leadership plus many more on related subjects. I was surprised to find this topic has been around in management and leadership circles for nearly 50 years. Why all the talk about servant leadership? Is being a leader who …
In the Market For Misery?
In the Market for Misery? by Arnie Wohlgemut Where do you turn to get feedback? Sometimes we go to the strangest place or a special someone to get feedback. I know I have, more often than I wish to admit. For example, I have asked workshop participants for feedback by asking what they thought about the session, not knowing if …
The Power of Silence, Wisdom from Pooh and Piglet.
The Power of Silence, Wisdom from Pooh and Piglet. – by Arnie Wohlgemut Over the past 9+ years I have written hundreds of blog posts about my life experiences in leadership, inspiration, workplace relationships and more, along with published magazine articles, and several thousand posts on social media. From time to time I come across a story that is worth …
Just Do You?
Just Do You? – by Arnie Wohlgemut Great achievement is usually born of great sacrifice and is never the result of selfishness. Napoleon Hill Have you heard the saying – “Just Do You”? What does that really mean? Do you even know “YOU”? Have you done the hard work of really knowing why you’re here, how that influences how you …
A Greater Purpose – Insights from 4000ft.
A Greater Purpose – Insights from 4000ft. – by Arnie Wohlgemut This past weekend, a friend of mine Luis, took me on a sightseeing airplane tour. He masterfully guided his four-seater airplane at 4,000 feet, along the Lake Ontario coastline. We flew over Niagara Falls, headed north along the Lake Erie coastline and back to our point of departure. It …
Unlearning Early Life Lessons
Unlearning Early Life Lessons – by Arnie Wohlgemut How many of us have a life dream, one we can articulate with clarity? A dream where we were also able to identify all the constraints, we “believe” will prevent us from achieving this dream? Your current limitations are largely, if not entirely, perceived. We humans have the natural ability to allow …
“Jellyfish” People
“Jellyfish” People – By Arnie Wohlgemut Jellyfish are interesting creatures. They’re nearly invisible as they float through ocean waters. They don’t look the least bit threatening. But if part of your body touches them, well, let’s just say it’s not very pleasant! I understand it’s a self-protection response against predators. Yet if you hold them in your hand, they don’t …
Dread, the Passive Roadblock to Action
Dread, the Passive Roadblock to Action – by Arnie Wohlgemut Please save me from ______ (You fill in the blank). We all have things in life we dread (and avoid): cleaning the house, the morning Zoom call or commute; budget meetings; impromptu situations, you name it. I DREAD annual performance review time. They are reportedly an important part of management, …
Optimism, A Learned Mindset
Optimism, A Learned Mindset – by Arnie Wohlgemut Success follows a positive mental attitude and learned optimism. Luck has nothing to do with it. Martin Seligman wrote in his book Learned Optimism: How to Change Your Mind and Your Life, “Optimism is the most important quality you can develop for personal and professional success and happiness”. Optimism can be learned …