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When Do We Decide to Persevere or Change?

By Johanna August 12, 2020 question of the week 5 Comments

As I write this in August 2020, the schools are planning how to open in the fall. And, the various college sports are trying to decide how or if they…

What’s the Problem: the Decision or the Outcome?

By Johanna July 8, 2020 question of the week 1 Comment

I listened to Marcus Blankenship’s podcast Finding Career Opportunities Through Experimentation with Josh Doody. During the podcast, Marcus said something like this (I’m paraphrasing): “I wonder which was the problem:…

How Can You Prevent Your Fear From Limiting Your Options?

By Johanna April 16, 2020 question of the week 2 Comments

I’ve seen many people say, “We need to reopen the economy, now. We can’t afford more people out of work. We need to get the economy moving.” I’ve also seen…

How Can You Use Your Fear or Vulnerability to Create Courage?

By Johanna October 8, 2019 question of the week 1 Comment

I was at a conference recently. The theme was about games (simulations) that would help create psychological safety. Psychological safety matters both at home and at work. I bet you’ve…

How Many Options Can You Hold at One Time?

By Johanna October 3, 2019 question of the week 3 Comments

The more I learn about adaptability, the more I realize I need to generate several options. The options help me select a new response to the altered situation. And, every…

What Does Integrity Mean to You?

By Johanna August 15, 2019 question of the week 2 Comments

I meet a number of people who have great ideas. And, in order to “push” the ideas through the organization, they tell me that the ends justify the means. I…

Can You “Just” Anything?

By Johanna June 5, 2019 question of the week 2 Comments

Too often, I hear the word “just” when modifying a feeling. “Can’t you just shake it off?” Or, “Can’t you just move on?” Or, “Can you just go along with…

Does Your Current Success Define Your Choices?

By Johanna May 15, 2019 question of the week 4 Comments

One of my clients had been quite successful in a particular role. She’d decided it was time to look for a new job doing the same thing. She wanted my…

What’s the Difference Between Resilience and Adaptability?

By Johanna May 2, 2019 question of the week 3 Comments

Many people use the terms adaptable and resilience interchangeably. However, they mean different things and we live and use them differently. When we are adaptable, we see that reality has…

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