tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27902147911032049942024-03-06T12:45:20.105+08:00CRM CoachingEmpowerment, justice, multiplication, spirituality: just some of the values Jesus left us.Keith Webbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17701852833667954781noreply@blogger.comBlogger72125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2790214791103204994.post-87353206072850915662011-07-06T03:38:00.000+08:002011-07-06T03:38:07.788+08:00Coaching Groups by Steve OgneIt's no surprise - most organizations can't function without forming groups of one kind or another to help accomplish goals. But groups can be challenging places to get work done! <br />
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Coaching in a group setting is not only possible, but an extremely effective way to help different types of groups reach their potential together.<br />
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The process of coaching groups is similar to coaching individuals, yet with slights differences. In this article I'll give seven skills to coach groups effectively.<br />
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Read the whole <a href="http://www.creativeresultsmanagement.com/newsletter/coaching-groups-steve-ogne.htm">article</a> and comment below.Keith Webbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17701852833667954781noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2790214791103204994.post-75613846641705270012011-06-09T01:50:00.000+08:002011-06-09T01:50:42.067+08:00Coaching & Social StatusDoes coaching work only in Egalitarian societies?<br />
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This question emerged from discussion around cultural differences in social structures of societies. In the USA and the Netherlands, for example, inequality is viewed as not good and they strive to eliminate it to be more egalitarian. Whereas in many Asian and Middle East cultures inequality is expected and not a problem.<br />
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Coaching is sometimes described as a "partnership" of the coach and coachee "learning together." The meaning of these terms are very different depending on your cultural view of equality in social structures.<br />
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Read the whole article <a href="http://www.creativeresultsmanagement.com/newsletter/coaching-social-status-keith-webb.htm">here</a>. Comment below.Keith Webbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17701852833667954781noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2790214791103204994.post-41916360358111081812011-05-23T00:59:00.000+08:002011-05-23T00:59:29.198+08:00Keith Speaking on Cross-Cultural Coaching in Seattle<div style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: none; background-origin: initial; background-position: 0% 0%; background-repeat: repeat no-repeat; color: black; filter: none; float: left; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 0.8em; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; height: auto; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; position: relative; text-decoration: none; width: 100%;"><b>Cross-Cultural Coaching</b><i><br />
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</div><div style="color: black; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none;">Your culture and the culture of your client affect the coaching process. It is critical for coaches working with culturally diverse clients to understand basic differences in culture. This interactive presentation will increase awareness of cultural differences and their impact on the coaching process. Through stories, discussion, and coaching models and tools you will learn to recognize and effectively coach those culturally different than you.</div><div style="color: black; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin-left: 0.25in; text-decoration: none; text-indent: -0.25in;"><br />
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</div>Please join us for an interactive evening with Dr. Keith E. Webb, Principal of Creative Results Management. Keith will share his significant experience as a coach in Japan, Indonesia and Singapore - and serve as inspiration for our local coaching community to build bridges connecting us to the international coaching community. Prepare to experience a shift in your thinking about our place in service to the capable, creative, resourceful and whole global human!</div>Keith Webbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17701852833667954781noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2790214791103204994.post-6312570840295676572011-05-10T13:52:00.000+08:002011-05-10T13:52:11.789+08:00Coaching FeedbackEveryone dreads critical feedback. I suspect those who say otherwise are delusional or maybe their self-images are build on more solid foundations that mine! <br />
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During coaching conversations, the coachee sometimes relates to me feedback he received. Coaching others on feedback they received from others can be challenging. I've found four common responses to critical feedback. <br />
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Cut through defenses to help the coachee reflect on the feedback to find what parts can be learned from and applied. <br />
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Read the whole <a href="http://www.creativeresultsmanagement.com/newsletter/coaching-feedback-keith-webb.htm">article</a> and comment below.Keith Webbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17701852833667954781noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2790214791103204994.post-1494743883210729932011-04-12T02:15:00.000+08:002011-04-12T02:15:02.153+08:00Conflicting Leadership Roles<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjt1ewrtAtgS7TWD3QMTGyhp0QxSjxj3sFpfNRDOoWCK5i8dw1mL0qRJESgqAHKk4tzURFo0Xd3De38L9rgmKDCw10ljSX-BfRirZZVlE_Dg4SzO7_bzexeH0_8U5vqGP8jdhs5TQjUcieH/s1600/fourroles.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="163" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjt1ewrtAtgS7TWD3QMTGyhp0QxSjxj3sFpfNRDOoWCK5i8dw1mL0qRJESgqAHKk4tzURFo0Xd3De38L9rgmKDCw10ljSX-BfRirZZVlE_Dg4SzO7_bzexeH0_8U5vqGP8jdhs5TQjUcieH/s200/fourroles.jpg" width="200" /></a></div>Migel is starting a new church and he's frustrated. "I feel like I can't win," he says. "Things are changing fast, yet we don't have the people to run things. We've got to get some systems in place, but there's no time or people to do it. So, I work on building capacity, but things fall apart in the meantime, and when I 'invest' in people, the other ministry slows down." <br />
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Migel is experiencing the conflicting nature of leadership roles. He must lead in multiple ways that are in conflict with each other. <br />
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Four Leadership Roles<br />
Four roles, the necessary ingredients for leadership. You can't avoid any of the roles. And you must do them all at the same time. <br />
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Read the whole article <a href="http://www.creativeresultsmanagement.com/newsletter/conflicting-leadership-roles-keith-webb.htm">here</a>. Comment below.Keith Webbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17701852833667954781noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2790214791103204994.post-6701927361210514852011-03-10T13:42:00.001+08:002011-03-10T13:43:27.429+08:00AccountabilityCoaches usually don't have authority over those they coach, so how to coaches provide accountability? This question reveals a bias, that is, authority is needed for accountability. It's not.<br />
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The power of coaching is that it is self-directed learning. And coaches provide accountability to those they coach in several ways. <br />
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Read the whole article <a href="http://www.creativeresultsmanagement.com/newsletter/accountability-keith-webb.htm">here</a>. Please comment using the button below!Keith Webbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17701852833667954781noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2790214791103204994.post-44224153399151146492011-02-09T00:39:00.000+08:002011-02-09T00:39:05.699+08:00You or Me?One notable feature of coaching is its client-centered approach. This means focusing on the other's person's agenda, thoughts, ideas, and allowing them to reach their own conclusions. I find this challenging! The other-centeredness of coaching reveals just how "me" centered I am.<br />
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Read the whole article <a href="http://www.creativeresultsmanagement.com/newsletter/you-or-me-keith-webb.htm">here</a> and comment below.Keith Webbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17701852833667954781noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2790214791103204994.post-10682657555711729982011-01-06T10:15:00.001+08:002011-01-06T10:16:13.108+08:00Coaching PresenceCoaching is hard work. <br />
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At coaching workshops I see people physically worn out after a 15 minute coaching practice. What makes coaching so physically taxing? Paying attention.<br />
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We all know that during a coaching conversation we shouldn't look at text messages or answer phone calls. Staying present with the client is more than just that. It's engaging the client with your heart, mind, spirit, and intuition during the whole of the conversation. This is called "Coaching Presence."<br />
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Read the whole article <a href="http://www.creativeresultsmanagement.com/newsletter/coaching-presence-keith-webb.htm">here</a> and comment below.Keith Webbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17701852833667954781noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2790214791103204994.post-37936468048591181202010-12-01T08:48:00.001+08:002010-12-05T04:34:28.686+08:00My Almost Mid-Life Crisis<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>When I turned 41 years old I started to have a mid-life crisis. My mid-life crisis involved a vineyard, a couple of dogs, and a small monastic retreat center - all in Tuscany, Italy. The problem was, I couldn't afford it!<br />
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I decided to put my mid-life crisis on hold while I save up for it. I'm still saving... <br />
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In the meantime, I've come to the conclusion that a bit of a mid-life crisis now and then is a good thing. Read the whole article <a href="http://www.creativeresultsmanagement.com/newsletter/my-almost-mid-life-crisis-keith-webb.htm">here</a>.Keith Webbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17701852833667954781noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2790214791103204994.post-89696030588884601492010-11-11T01:12:00.007+08:002010-12-05T04:34:46.441+08:00Coaching Greener GrassEveryday we receive offers to become involved in something, whether it's a new job or a volunteer position. <br />
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It's all too easy to jump at new opportunities because of dissatisfaction with what we're presently doing and the attraction of the new. <br />
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The grass is always greener, until you get there!<br />
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Read the whole <a href="http://www.creativeresultsmanagement.com/newsletter/coaching-greener-grass-keith-webb.htm">article</a>, and comment below.Keith Webbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17701852833667954781noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2790214791103204994.post-56214089989950537922010-10-08T05:42:00.002+08:002010-12-05T04:35:02.767+08:00Ambiguity and Risk<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span>Sometimes coaches want to first 'figure it out' and then lead the coachee to a solution using questions.<br />
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Master coaches embrace ambiguity. They don't need to know the exact path or even the final destination. They take risk, exploring with clients areas that might bear fruit. <br />
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Embracing ambiguity makes the coach a mutual learner and fellow-traveler with the coachee.<br />
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Read the whole <a href="http://www.creativeresultsmanagement.com/newsletter/ambiguity-and-risk-keith-webb.htm">article</a>, and comment below.Keith Webbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17701852833667954781noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2790214791103204994.post-88072287019035097082010-09-08T10:25:00.000+08:002010-09-08T10:25:06.924+08:00Getting Out of a RutIn this month's article, Bryan Wintersteen shares how to get out of a rut. Watch this <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2lXh2n0aPyw&feature=player_embedded" linktype="link" shape="rect" style="color: blue ! important; text-decoration: underline ! important;" track="on">video</a> to see a fun, creative way of getting people out a rut.<br />
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Bryan writes, "Sometimes I can fall into a rut. I don't like to be in a rut! I want life to be filled with creativity, fun, positivity, & possibility. However, my normal routines and behavior can become predictable and stale. Ruts are formed by the small choices I make each day." Read the whole <a href="http://www.creativeresultsmanagement.com/newsletter/getting-out-of-a-rut-bryan-wintersteen.htm">article</a>.<br />
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What are your thoughts? Comment below.Keith Webbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17701852833667954781noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2790214791103204994.post-29476123037198901172010-08-04T06:15:00.001+08:002010-12-05T04:35:17.137+08:00Long-term, Short-term Planning<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>For most of our five years in Indonesia we lived under the stress of never knowing how long we'd actually be able to stay in the country. That kind of uncertainty plays havoc with long-term planning.<br />
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Usually people recommend building ministries over a long time period. What happens, however, if four years into things and before things are firmly established, you suddenly have to leave due to a medical emergency, education issues, visa rejections, threats, etc. What would remain?<br />
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Plan long-term by determining what you're trying to achieve, and then plan short-term by breaking it down into parts that can stand on their own.<br />
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Read the whole <a href="http://www.creativeresultsmanagement.com/newsletter/long-term-short-term-planning-keith-webb.htm">article</a>. Leave a comment below.Keith Webbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17701852833667954781noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2790214791103204994.post-52880840092142504292010-07-13T06:00:00.001+08:002010-12-05T04:35:31.040+08:00Rewire Your Brain for Change<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>Winston Churchill said, "To improve is to change; to be perfect is to change often." I believe this is true.<br />
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Coaches help people change. Yet change is difficult. Our brains are wired to do what we've always done. We need to rewire them. That's the subject of this month's article.<br />
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Read the article <a href="http://www.creativeresultsmanagement.com/newsletter/rewire-your-brain-for-change-keith-webb.htm">here</a>, and then come back and comment below.Keith Webbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17701852833667954781noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2790214791103204994.post-28275784614955050902010-06-09T08:24:00.002+08:002010-12-05T04:35:47.429+08:00What's Your Expertise<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>In the heart of London's financial district, I sat down with an executive coach. During the conversation I learned that he earns ten times the money other executive coaches receive. Knowing he's not a "big name" author or speaker, I asked him how he could charge so much more than others. The reason, he explained, is the expertise he brings to his clients. <br />
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He doesn't just coach. "Coaching is a commodity that a lot of people provide", he explained. "What I bring are results, real value, that comes from my expertise in business and as a coach."<br />
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Continue reading <a href="http://www.creativeresultsmanagement.com/newsletter/whats-your-expertise-keith-webb.htm">here</a>.<br />
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Add your thoughts by clicking "comment" below.Keith Webbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17701852833667954781noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2790214791103204994.post-13573673325255073292010-05-04T16:47:00.001+08:002010-05-04T16:47:00.381+08:00Making Training Active<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8qYLg0TmAi0-SRplS70_rWnyv1K3nXHGKr7UIToxNQFc0S4-BMlwQS4TSBhx1-tE1vk-Q09leTcLFC5tZNFOMjftnzSmEgu7GKHw3PjudGyJjeLE4i_5Rzop9P4lwbsDlYW9bdmZRegpV/s1600/activetraining1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8qYLg0TmAi0-SRplS70_rWnyv1K3nXHGKr7UIToxNQFc0S4-BMlwQS4TSBhx1-tE1vk-Q09leTcLFC5tZNFOMjftnzSmEgu7GKHw3PjudGyJjeLE4i_5Rzop9P4lwbsDlYW9bdmZRegpV/s200/activetraining1.jpg" width="200" /></a></div>"How can I make my training more active?" is a question we frequently hear. In this article I'll share with you our experience.<br />
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I begin with the twin goals of discovery and experience. Take the topic of questions, for example. I want participants to discover the power of questions and experience using them in powerful ways. Any knowledge that comes through discovery is owned; and experience is not quickly forgotten.<br />
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Read about the three grids we use to create interactive training. The full article is <a href="http://www.creativeresultsmanagement.com/newsletter/making-training-active-keith-webb.htm">here</a>. Leave your comments below.<br />
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Three books I'd recommend: <br />
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It's easy to ask "Why?", but also lazy. The answer to "Why?" is often as rote as the answer to "How are you?" Both questions produce immediate, simplistic responses. And not much reflection.<br />
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Instead, rephrase "Why?" into a question that will cause deep reflection and generate multiple responses.<br />
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Read the whole article <a href="http://www.creativeresultsmanagement.com/newsletter/why-dont-be-lazy-keith-webb.htm">here</a>, and comment below.Keith Webbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17701852833667954781noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2790214791103204994.post-42651063597702136492010-03-15T12:04:00.001+08:002010-12-05T04:36:25.095+08:00Questions to Coach Meaning<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>Meaning is all around us: living out calling, relationships, learning goals, spirituality, etc. Unfortunately, all of life is not focused on meaningful pursuits.<br />
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Life is full of routine. Routine is comforting, but also can become numbing, even to the point of replacing meaning.<br />
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Continue reading the article for questions to coach meaning. <a href="http://www.creativeresultsmanagement.com/newsletter/questions-to-coach-meaning-keith-webb.htm">More </a><br />
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Add your comment by clicking the link...Keith Webbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17701852833667954781noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2790214791103204994.post-83296669910972066092010-02-02T13:49:00.002+08:002010-12-05T04:37:03.185+08:00Coaching When Disaster Strikes<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>How can coaches respond and help after natural disasters like the earthquake in Haiti? There are many ways, from giving and going to coaching from home. Lessons learned from the 2004 Asian Tsunami can help.<br />
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Read the whole article <a href="http://creativeresultsmanagement.com/newsletter/coaching-when-disaster-strikes-keith-webb.htm">here</a>. Comment below.<br />
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Also, see <a href="http://creativeresultsmanagement.com/newsletter/how-to-support-aid-workers-in-self-care-kelly-odonnell.htm">How to Support Aid Workers in Self Care</a> by Kelly O'Donnell.<br />
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And the book: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/New-Guide-Crisis-Trauma-Counseling/dp/0830732411?ie=UTF8&tag=888abc456-20&link_code=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969" target="_blank"></a><a href="http://www.amazon.com/New-Guide-Crisis-Trauma-Counseling/dp/0830732411?ie=UTF8&tag=888abc456-20&link_code=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969" target="_blank">The New Guide to Crisis & Trauma Counseling</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=888abc456-20&l=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969&o=1&a=0830732411" style="border: medium none ! important; margin: 0px ! important; padding: 0px ! important;" width="1" />.Keith Webbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17701852833667954781noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2790214791103204994.post-19505073378632255172010-01-07T14:44:00.002+08:002010-12-05T04:36:43.829+08:00The Answer is the Question<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>Are you looking for answers?<br />
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We often look for answers in the form of information - books, advice, teaching, etc. However, we make a mistake if we confuse information gathering with learning.<br />
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The University of California, San Diego did a study of how much information the average American takes in a day. It's 100,500 words or 34 gigabytes of data - a day! That's like filling your computer's hard drive every two days. <br />
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But information does not wisdom make.<br />
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Read the whole article <a href="http://www.creativeresultsmanagement.com/newsletter/the-answer-is-the-question-keith-webb.htm">here</a>. And use the "comment" link below to give your thoughts.Keith Webbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17701852833667954781noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2790214791103204994.post-85285860023301327612010-01-07T11:50:00.001+08:002010-01-07T11:53:17.645+08:00Working with a Virtual AssistantNon-profit leaders are often on their own. We're part of a larger organization, but living and working in isolation from an office or administration functions. We've all heard about Virtual Assistants (VAs), basically, freelance administrative assistants that can be hired by the project or hour.<br />
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For nearly 18 months, I've had a virtual assistant working with me 10 hours a week. She coordinates participants joining the Core Coaching Skills program from first inquiry through to graduation. She does a dozen other things as well.<br />
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What I've learned in working with her is that I've got to be much more organized than I am. There's a world of difference between me working through something myself, and me directing someone else to do it. My biggest problem has been knowing exactly what I want done. My fuzziness of objective makes it difficult for the VA to work. I've learned to be more concrete in what I want done, and more explicit in my instructions <br />
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I ran across an article of <a href="http://www.jeffwidman.com/blog/uncategorized/virtual-assistant-needed-how-to-hire-and-work-with-a-virtual-assistant/">someone who's learned how</a> to work effectively with a VA. I'd love to hear any of your tips as well. Use the comment link below.Keith Webbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17701852833667954781noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2790214791103204994.post-8951988286381677762010-01-01T13:42:00.000+08:002010-01-01T13:42:36.136+08:00Happy New Year!Wishing you a 2010 with plenty of growth, impact, and happiness.<br />
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What are your goals for 2010?Keith Webbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17701852833667954781noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2790214791103204994.post-8264577946404171342009-12-10T13:14:00.005+08:002010-12-05T04:37:22.274+08:00Are Action Steps Essential?Boil the practice of coaching down to it's core two functions and you are left with reflection for insights and actions steps for application. Yet, some people struggle with coaching action steps. They view stimulating reflection as virtuous and the main job of a coach, while generating action steps as too pragmatic and therefore optional. <br />
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The <a href="http://creativeresultsmanagement.com/newsletter/are-action-steps-essential-keith-webb.htm">article</a> looks at where these attitudes may stem from and take a closer look at a spiritual process of setting action steps. <br />
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Comment below.Keith Webbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17701852833667954781noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2790214791103204994.post-18558379595609354432009-11-02T11:40:00.005+08:002010-12-05T04:37:39.298+08:00Questions for Decision-MakingIt's said that 90% of decision-making is based on emotions. I see most decision-making as a product of our underlying motivations: we want something, or we want to avoid something.<br />
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Motivations based on social status, security, or pleasure lurk under the surface of the decision-making process. By drawing out motivations you can help people to make better decisions.<br />
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Read the whole article <a href="http://creativeresultsmanagement.com/newsletter/questions-for-decision-making-keith-webb.htm">here</a>, and comment below.Keith Webbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17701852833667954781noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2790214791103204994.post-36139677032612305512009-10-13T14:59:00.004+08:002009-10-13T15:16:43.470+08:00Don't Quit Too Soon<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7Qzo2qPScF_pJ958UVyiKAvunWZ5Bssl-L710coxz7OSQjHIp9RvOt_a67czIHPeZxpjYLHymv8KKVZxgQTRwMNxfNWcIl2rzEmsrD-AlvxVznHugO9WzcgTgkK2ucFYxS2nBnTaxws0l/s1600-h/64.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 105px; height: 149px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7Qzo2qPScF_pJ958UVyiKAvunWZ5Bssl-L710coxz7OSQjHIp9RvOt_a67czIHPeZxpjYLHymv8KKVZxgQTRwMNxfNWcIl2rzEmsrD-AlvxVznHugO9WzcgTgkK2ucFYxS2nBnTaxws0l/s400/64.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5391975834384003106" /></a>Research shows our really unique contributions begin after 10 years of mastering a domain of study. Yet, 1 in 4 cross-cultural workers don't stay on the field beyond 4 years.<br /><br />I suspect that many of us prefer the "new" and when things get tough or stale, we jump to the next new thing.<br /><br />This month we'll look at how to focus long enough and when to move on. Read the whole article <a href="http://www.creativeresultsmanagement.com/newsletter/dont-quit-too-soon-keith-webb.htm">here</a>, and comment below.Keith Webbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17701852833667954781noreply@blogger.com2