I get just as much out of coaching others as they probably might be getting from me. That’s why I enjoy doing it so much. It’s completely beneficial to both parties. It’s co-active. Often times, we’re discovering things versus really problem solving something they’re trying to push through. I believe it’s about finding things out... Continue Reading →
Bring On the Discomfort
Are you listening to yourself? You are if you feel discomfort in the face of adversity. That discomfort is telling you you’re growing and it’s making you a better listener. Listening isn’t always with our ears. It can be with our head, heart, and gut. Adopting some new perspectives during the push is hard. Especially... Continue Reading →
Working for the Upside in Life
It’s not easy. Especially now and in today’s economy of culture. You have to work hard and you have to be okay with the grind. Even when you don’t want to do it. I remember seeing and hearing this quote for the first time and it’s one that has always stuck with me from Balboa.... Continue Reading →
The Well Podcast 🎤🎧: Feedback is Self-Development
We’re not always ready to embrace feedback proactively because of the emotions it can evoke. But, we need it to develop. In this cast I explore some techniques I’ve learned and had shared with me. Listen to the most recent episode of my podcast: Feedback Is Self-Development https://anchor.fm/shawn-ward/episodes/Feedback-Is-Self-Development-e5c9qj ✌🏻 Shawn
What We Can Learn From Feedback
You want to self-develop? Do you want to be the best coach and manage people more effectively? Then feedback is an art you want to get your hands around. First, how you take and get feedback. Then you can start to give it to others. The ability for you take any kind of feedback positively-constructively... Continue Reading →
Quote Roulette #20
"When there is a hill to climb, don't think waiting will make it smaller." - Anonymous How long do we wait? That hill is not getting any smaller yet us just staring at it. It looms in front of us. We let it mock us. We let it completely get the best of our intentions.... Continue Reading →
Worry Is a Productivity A-Hole
Worry. Let it grab you, you're done. I've had hours lost because of worry. Worry will sink it's teeth into all that you're trying to do and undo it. Small changes though in how we deal with worry and prepare for worry, is something I'd like this focused post to be about. Stress-free living is... Continue Reading →
The Well Podcast 🎤: Building Resilience to Feedback (17 mins)
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 #17
"In life, you either choose the merry-go-round or the rollercoaster" - UnkownLet me be the first to us share I'm the rollercoaster guy. My life has served me the best in delivering experiences by taking this route. Here's what they both kind of mean and then you can think of which one really resonates with... Continue Reading →
Care Less in What Others Think of You
Mental health is a hot mess right now in our cultures. If we venture to think about it and just think through our circles of our colleagues or friends life is a beat down. We're under more scrutiny than ever as a country, in the companies we work for, and within the teams of co-workers... Continue Reading →