Build the Muscle of Resilience

Build the Muscle of Resilience Imagine, instead of feeling anxious or threatened by change, you value it. Ask yourself, “If I chose to welcome this change, what would I do differently? What would I learn? How might I grow?” See the change as a challenge to learn something new. Turn it into a personal growth […]

An Ounce of Practice is Worth a Pound of Theory

An Ounce of Practice is Worth a Pound of Theory The way I see it… You can’t create leaders in a classroom. Leadership isn’t a science, nor is it a profession. It’s a practice, rooted in real life experiences. From my perspective, practical experience is the best teacher. People learn from new challenges. They learn […]

Resolve Conflict with Purpose-Based Problem Solving

Resolve Conflict with Purpose-Based Problem Solving An Acuity Tip… Conflict resolution requires an understanding of why the conflict occurred in the first place. That’s why the key to resolving conflict is applying what is commonly known as interest-based problem-solving. We call this process purpose-based because it respects differing perceptions and acknowledges intrinsic drivers – drivers […]

Legacy Learning

Legacy Learning The way I see it… Reflecting back on real life experiences has a way of providing great insight. For those who have read my book, you will know that I wrote about my father when noting his resilience in life, having to give up his career as a professional violinist in order to […]

Want to Be an Influential Leader?

Want to Be an Influential Leader? Here’s an Acuity Tip… Perception plays an important role when it comes to being influential. Often, people don’t understand what you are trying to say because what they hear or see is filtered through their perceptions. When someone, from their perspective, doesn’t understand why your message is important, it’s […]

When Perceptions Change, Outcomes Change

When Perceptions Change, Outcomes Change The way I see it… Throughout your career, it is inevitable that you will encounter challenging relationships. These relationships can be stressful. How you perceive these experiences determines how well you handle these situations. This is where the power of perception applies. How do you see each situation you encounter? […]