by karen | aikido, blog, conflict, Leadership, performance improvement |
My aikido teacher, Kevin Choate Sensei passed away unexpectedly on December 1st. I still feel sad. Yet, I notice a quickening in my aikido practice as I try to assimilate the essence of his teaching before it fades. Kevin Choate Sensei, Karen Valencic Colorado July...
by karen | blog, performance improvement |
It took all my attention to follow the conversation – like walking through a maze with many wrong turns – there were so many words I was lost as to the point. Have you ever been surprised when someone obviously didn’t understand your communication...
by karen | blog, conflict |
When do you need to replace ‘No’ and ‘Know?’ ‘No’ stops: Innovation Relationships Engagement ‘Know’ opens possibilities and solutions. Don’t you want to ‘know’ about your colleagues, employees, friends, and family thoughts and...
by karen | blog, conflict, performance improvement |
A lovely white decorative fence graces a curve near my home. At least twice a year a car misses the curve and crashes the fence. For 30 years, I’ve witnessed the repeated repair of this fence. With each incident, I think surely they get the message: not a good place...
by karen | blog, Leadership, performance improvement |
Maybe I am old fashioned I like a plain map; even though GPS* is the current rage in travel guidance. My daughter has a GPS she refers to as ‘Hugh.’ ‘Hugh’ has a very sexy English accent…my trust in ‘Hugh’ is low. We get where we want to go...