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 …
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, …
Creating A Path of Discovery
Creating A Path of Discovery. By Arnie Wohlgemut It has been said so many times, and it is true. “The world around you has changed.” How we do business, how we shop, work, and relax has changed. Most of all, this has developed into a season of self discovery. “Most people don’t realize that a culture of asking permission creates …
The Exception Practices of Great Leadership
The Exception Practices of Great Leadership. By Arnie Wohlgemut I believe that we are living in an age of reckoning, needing to address past actions and the “normal” we created for ourselves. This has everything to do with how we have and continue to treat each other. The beliefs that we have copied from others, and our profit focused capitalism. …
Happiness…blah blah blah
Happiness…blah blah blah – by Arnie Wohlgemut “You can never outperform your own self-image.” Maxwell Maltz When we were children, the likelihood that we were happy was much greater. We would play with our toys, with games and our neighbourhood friends for hours. As we got older, expectations were added to our everyday life such as good grades, choosing better …
Murphy’s Law Revisited
Murphy’s Law Revisited. – By Arnie Wohlgemut Murphy’s Law should never have been written. Here it is, if you have already wiped it from your memory: “Everything that can go wrong will go wrong.” Once you allow that to be your way of thinking, you are stuck. “Be the hero of your own story. You are born to turn your …
The Mirror and the Magnifying Glass
The Mirror and the Magnifying Glass – by Arnie Wohlgemut One of the most difficult things when facing a challenge or a stressful situation is to maintain a positive attitude and mindset. Times like these requires us to improve one of our critical management or leadership skills – focus. What you focus on has a direct impact on your attitude …
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