Feedback is incredibly hard to take. It can feel personal and you can feel like you’re being attacked. Having a few strategies top of mind as you receive the feedback can go a long in helping you grow. Enjoy! Listen to the most recent episode of my podcast: Building Resiliency to Feedback https://anchor.fm/shawn-ward/episodes/Building-Resiliency-to-Feedback-e4i1nn ✌🏻 Shawn
Quote Roulette #16
"Whatever you do, don't make the mistake of being too cautious. Don't assume that by staying put, the ground won't move beneath your feet. The status quo simply won't last. So get to work on building something better." - Tim Cook Our irrational fears can get the best of us. Freeze us with paralysis. Our... Continue Reading →
The Power of Bias and Our Lack of Awareness to It
Bias is real. You're not a bad person for having it come into your decision making. You're a better person for finding awareness in it and then doing something about it in yourself or others around you. Bias isn't just something that is physical like gender, race, ethnicity it can be the strongest in our... Continue Reading →
Bring the Peace, Leave the Ruckus
What has been your most stressful whacked out day you have ever had? Was there a time as you reflected back you just were thinking you might actually fold from the immense pressure you were under? Did you take it with you when you left? Bring it home to loved ones? Calming these racing thoughts... Continue Reading →
Now You Got a Coach, Get a Team
Last post was about finding or being a coach for others. Now that you are one or have one, time to assemble the team. Having a team behind you while you conquer this year is a incredible driver in and of itself. It can be hard or frustrating to work with a team. A lot... Continue Reading →
The Challenge
Going all out in our pursuits as we drive for 2019 expectations we've set for ourselves requires a clean mindset. One in which you can handle the defeats and enjoy the successes as you cross some milestones. Part of our problem as we set out in the new year we cannot forgive nor fully embrace... Continue Reading →
The Art of Candor
Do we really allow ourselves and those around us to have their ideas be free and opinions to flow with out limiting them? Do we give everyone a voice? How can we allow people to bring their whole selves to the group or to us? We need and our groups need to be able to... Continue Reading →
Quote Roulette #5
"My father gave me the greatest gift anyone could give another person, he believed in me." - Jim ValvanoThis week's roulette has a very special meaning to me. Both my fathers, my actual father and my step-father are no longer here. But what they shared with me while on this planet is something that I... Continue Reading →
The Gifts in Your Life
Your part of a tribe and might not even realize it. If your working for a company, you're part of a tribe. If your going to the gym semi-regular, you're part of a tribe. The tribe itself is not the cool part. It's what they can provide for you and what you are responsible for... Continue Reading →
