It is a “New” world out there. The tension is Palatable. You can feel the fear, anxiety, and concern. What’s a leader to do? Hell, what a parent to do? Join us for Leadership Essentials June 16th STRESS – what are the causes and what can we do. Social distancing feels wrong to the social human being. We are all … Read More
Educate don’t Vegetate
The difference between the doers and the complainers is where they put their effort and energy. It’s in times of trouble (like the pandemic we are experiencing) that you can observe very different behavior in people. Tough circumstances require neuro plasticity, or put another way, the ability to think and feel outside the box. People with high emotionally intelligence are … Read More
Weary
Today I attended an online meeting and I sensed something … I tried to find the right word to describe what I felt: worry? no not that, although there is worry. Fear, there is some but that’s not the right word either. Depression, no not really. I think weariness is the right word. Weariness. We are tired of this pandemic … Read More
One of my favorite quotes is “Manage what you can control” — Peter Drucker
I just read on FaceBook a post “Wow what a year last week was”. We have never been here before, as least in my life time. World wide there is hurt, fear, frustration and stress. One of my favorite quotes is, “Manage what you can control” — Peter Drucker I’m so proud of my home state of Oregon. Oregonians are … Read More
We find ourselves in a very unique situation right now
Many of you know a few months ago Mary took on primary responsibility for Soul Canyon while I shifted over to become a Business Consultant for BBSI. This has been the best of both worlds for me. I have unique breadth and depth of experience across functions, business types and industries. I have been proud to offer training, coaching and consulting on … Read More
Are you one of the many who are WFH (Working From Home)? Are looking for ways to engage your staff? We have an idea! Take advantage of the time you have now to SKILL UP!
As we all deal with the COVID-19 and all its implications, your friends at Soul Canyon would like to make an offer. Perhaps you have time on your hands because of the business disruption the Virus, or its social isolation implications have caused. Perhaps you have your staff WFH. Perhaps you had training scheduled but now you can’t attend because … Read More
The hamster wheel is real people.
Run faster. Do more with less. Efficiency is the “WORD” of the decade, would you agree? How do you find time to sharpen your saw as Stephen Covey suggests in his 7 Habits of Highly Effective People (first published August 15, 1989)? There is hope and it’s call effectiveness and priorities. We can help. At Soul Canyon Training & Development … Read More
Word Essentials – Level UP – Read Out Loud and Dictate
Word Essentials – Level UP – Read Out Loud and Dictate View Video Hindsight is 2020 or so they say. I personally feel it’s not, each choice we make set in motion events and by changing the choice we make, we change the future of not only us but those around us. Last year we made some big changes at … Read More
Can you believe it’s September already?
Now that the kids are back in school and the lazy dog days of summer are over, is it time to focus on YOUR 2019 goals? Is training on your “To Do List”? We only have six trainings left in 2019 in our BBSI local series, so now’s the time to get signed up to assure your seat. Excel – … Read More
It’s Almost Back to School Time – Let’s make the most of it!
Do we quit learning because you get old? Or do we get old because you quit learning? “An investment in knowledge always pays the best interest.” – Benjamin Franklin Change is in the air, even as folks are trying to squeeze in a few last days of Summer. Personally, I love back to school time. A fresh new start on … Read More