Engagement

26 Feb

Invisibility

by Lee J. Colan and Julie Davis-Colan

Although Harry Potter’s cloak of invisibility is a very cool accoutrement, invisibility is really the last thing that most humans want.

Humans have a fundamental need to be seen and heard. Simply acknowledging people, their input or efforts is validating. We don’t require 1,000 likes from social media “friends”, but we do need human-to-human affirmation that we matter.

It’s not enough to listen - we must hear what others are saying. It’s not enough to look at others - we must really see them.

05 Feb

C2K

by Lee J. Colan and Julie Davis-Colan

Most of us are so technologically connected that we couldn’t disconnect even if we tried. Many of us fear having to stare down that dark tunnel of technology withdrawal. What we are talking about, however, is connecting versus being connected.

We live in a high-tech world, but building positive relationships is still a high-touch job. Here is a simple way to create real connections. These are connections of which winning relationships and teams are made.

02 Feb

Compelling Purpose

by Lee J. Colan and Julie Davis-Colan

“Your purpose is where your greatest joy meets the world’s greatest need.” - Frederick Buechner

There is only one of you. No one is exactly like you and no one was created for the purpose you are to fulfill each day on Earth. Your purpose may or may not be what you do for a living, but it is something that you should live for.

Discovering your purpose is a journey. It may not be an obvious or direct one. So, to assist you in your discovery, first take inventory of:

Your Skills and Strengths

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