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Book Review: The Coaching Habit

The Coaching Habit, by Michael Bungay Stanier is a game-changer, a book I recommend to nearly every client of mine who is trying to be a better leader. I personally rely on the book to be a better coach too!

I love The Coaching Habit for 4 reasons (all of which happen to start with the letter “S”). I love it and think you will too because it is: 1. Simple 2. Sincere 3. Short and 4. Sustaining.

Check out the video to learn more and don’t forget to join the conversation by leaving a comment!

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Unhappy Holidays

Ho Ho Hooooold up! The holidays aren’t so happy for everyone. People are dealing with all sorts of pain this time of year and sometimes our cheer and joy spreading just doesn’t work. In this video, I suggest another practice to keep in mind during this time of year: listening and empathy. And, if you are the person struggling, I offer to you my own memory of how sharing my pain with a trusted few led me to high spirits.

Please enjoy!

Oh! Here’s the link to the video from Brene Brown I mentioned: https://youtu.be/1Evwgu369Jw

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Career Planning for Happiness

Half of our waking hours are spent at work yet we often enter into these relationships (yes – they are relationships – employment or contract-based) only asking a few questions that really don’t give us any idea of how happy we are. Further, we sometimes stick around jobs that make us unhappy, feeling stuck or bored. Nearly 70% of the workforce is disengaged! Ain’t nobody got time for that. Instead, I suggest we are intentional and examine ourselves, our values and our desires and create alignment in our work. When we do this, we will be happier! Learn more in the video and head over to www.heatherpatterson.com/parachute to find out how you can create more happiness at work.

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How To Stay Happy With Millennials at Work

I get asked about millennials in the workplace an awful lot. I’ve noticed, the person asking will typically throw in a couple of eye rolls and a heavy sigh or two. I do my best to give an answer that will be helpful. Sometimes though, what I say and what I’m really thinking are two different things. Instead of keeping it all in, I’m sharing what I really think about millennials. My position won’t resonate with everyone, some might even laugh or poke fun – and that’s a-okay with me. I stand by my position – no.matter.what. Enjoy!