by Christi Barrett | Emotional Intelligence, Leadership
I felt like screaming. That same old, seemingly-constant problem was back. The details aren’t important, but suffice to say, I experienced an avalanche of feelings, ranging from disbelief (AGAIN?!) to rage ($#*^@). With time and its wonderful sidekick,...
by Christi Barrett | Emotional Intelligence, Leadership
Recent discussions about confidence have led us to explore identity, or how you answer the question, “Who am I?” Identity in this context isn’t about your job, other life roles or what you do. What we’re talking about here is the core of who...
by Christi Barrett | Emotional Intelligence, Motivation, Wellness
The other day my ten-year-old was pondering the future of her big sister, Shannon, who has graduated from college and is living and working away from home. Little Maggie wondered if Shannon would stay in Grand Rapids and buy a house there. I told her that houses are...
by Christi Barrett | Communication, Discipline, Emotional Intelligence, Growth, Leadership, Mutual Understanding, Organizational Climate
We typically associate ritual with religious services, mystical practices or organizations like the Masons. A ritual, according to the Merriam-Webster online dictionary, is 1) the established form for a ceremony or 2) a ritual observance, ceremonial act or an act (or...
by Christi Barrett | Emotional Intelligence, Leadership
A recent Next Level Blog post about the Dalai Lama stimulated my thinking about leadership and communication. The post noted that the Dalai Lama encourages people to communicate not person-to-person, but heart-to-heart. As leaders, it can be all too easy to...
by Christi Barrett | Emotional Intelligence
Professional athletes do it. So do the Navy Seals and other elite military units. They know that one key to excellence is unlocking the power of the mind. Your thoughts – the words and images that seem to spring spontaneously to life – impact your life in...
