Welcome to Engaging the Edges
In our blog series, we’re Engaging the Edges of what is possible and invite you to join us as we explore insights, articles and resources that help to enliven your day.
Leadership Lessons from The Iditarod
Many years ago, when travel was routine for me, I was reading an inflight magazine about a sled dog race called the Iditarod. It was
Can EMDR help with Habit Formation?
According to author Charles Duhigg who wrote the novel, “The Power of Habit,” routines are made up of a three-part “habit loop”: a cue, a
A Hug of a Lifetime
As we celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. this January 17th, 2022, I greet you with anticipation of the significant
Roadmap to Organizational Alignment
In his popular book entitled “Drive. The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us,” New York Times bestselling author Daniel Pink makes a compelling case that
The 100-Year Life – A Book Review
The 100-Year Life Lynda Gratton and Andrew Scott It is always so rewarding when you come across a book, that by your own habitual way
Tend Your Thoughts to Grow Your Goals
Fall is more than a change of color; it is a season of renewal. One of the goals I have made for myself this fall
The Heart of Service
I’m fortunate to have spent many years working closely with military people all over the world. Early in my career, I worked for an American
Transformation: The Next Wave in the Workplace
Transformation in the workplace is not a new concept. What’s different is that it’s no longer the outlier, adopted by progressive disruptors and less mainstream
Get & Use Support
To this very day, I vividly remember the moment I kicked a team member in the head. Now before you judge, it was an accident!
Fall into a New Routine
As we head into a new season, new habits, routines, and schedules appear. How do you manage your schedule with integrity? Having a routine not
The Surprising Element to Creating Trust
I have always assumed that keeping my word was the foundation of creating trust. I have always believed that doing what I said I would
3 Keys to the Future of Work
The future of work is always a hot topic, but perhaps more now than ever before. Being in the training and development field has given
Rectangle or Oval?
A college professor’s students had an unusual project working for a local district judge. The assignment: Investigate the jury deliberation process and determine how to
Strategic Disengagement: Are You Starved for a Break?
Are you starved for a break? Needing a moment to catch your breath? Or an extended moment, say, a week- to just go off the
15 Ways to Say No
I know a guy. This guy says “YES!” to every request. It can be a giant six-month project or a simple two-minute request – and
What We Allow, We Create
There are a couple of things I have noticed recently, even more so with my delegates, and that is the tendency to focus on either
Black Box Thinking: A Book Review
I am forever sharing books I have read with delegates, colleagues, or friends, which encourages them to share book recommendations with me – a neat
Three Components of True Motivation
Have you ever joined a gym as a New Year’s resolution and then by March found your energy waning and your parking spot empty? If
Spring Clean with your EDGE System!
What we focus on expands, and perhaps that is why as a facilitator and user of the Effective EDGE® system, I “see” the system and
Regaining Your Attention
Every one of us is endowed with a certain amount of attention and energy and that allotment varies at any given time. Compare the condition