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 …
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 …
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, …
Cool Shades and Sunny Days
Cool Shades and Sunny Days – By Arnie Wohlgemut “People who have had little self-reflection live life in a huge reality blind-spot.” Bryant McGill As I look out my office window at the sunshine on this beautiful morning, I recalled an interaction with my mentor that I had years ago. It went something like this: “Experience is the best teacher,” …
Combined Life and Work Experience
Combined Life and Work Experience. – by Arnie Wohlgemut Many of us strive for success – success based on our definition. In our pursuit, we will often be sidelined by our self doubt and mindset. Recently I was researching the topic of separating work experiences from our home life experiences. What I discovered is, we really should not try to …
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 …
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 …
- Page 1 of 2
- 1
- 2
You must be logged in to post a comment.