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Wake Up. You Are NOT IMPORTANT TO OTHER PEOPLE
Wake Up. You Are NOT IMPORTANT TO OTHER PEOPLE – By Colle Davis Shocking news: The most important person in every conversation is the other person and NOT YOU. How important are you to the other person? (Include your spouse in your consideration of this question.) How important is your product, service, or concern to them? SPOILER …
Are You a Psychopath? Or, a Stoic?
Are You a Psychopath? Or, a Stoic? – by Coach Colle Davis Psychopathy and stoicism are two rare and very different conditions that appear so similar they are often mistaken for each other. Psychopathy is a psychological condition, and stoicism is demonstrated by a person practicing a philosophy. Psychopathy is a disorder, and stoicism …
Machiavelli Was Right, Become a Kingmaker
Machiavelli Was Right, Become a Kingmaker by Colle Davis History Machiavelli wrote The Prince in an era of monarchs and cruel despots (15th and 16th Century). He was advising those seeking a higher station in the realm and who wanted to stay alive. Those serving the King/lord were sycophants, schemers, and hangers-on who had learned …
Hypnosis, Upgrading Your Success Software
Hypnosis, Upgrading Your Success Software – By Colle Davis I am a Senior Level Master Coach and Certified Hypnotist with nearly 40 years of experience helping corporate clients. I am offering you a FREE twenty-minute Zoom call with me; your life will never be the same. 804-467-1536 EDT cdavis@mycoach.com The most challenging job I have …
Learn to Love to Listen
Talking can get you in trouble. Listening can get you ahead. Listening is an art form that improves with practice. As children, we know listening is essential in learning to function in the family, the group, and society. The problem comes into play when we have a role model that talks too much. Emulating them …
MyCoach’s Notes: Should vs Could
Should vs Could By Colle Davis When someone makes a ‘should’ statement, the energy in the listener switches to expecting punishment instead of help. Put it this way: Stop Shoulding on People, and that small act frees both of you to enjoy life and create progress. Removing the word should from your vocabulary is a …
MyCoach’s Notes: What Did You Learn?
What Did You Learn? By Colle Davis An event may have been traumatic, funny, silly, scary, or boring, and you learned something if you paid attention. That which does not kill you makes you SMARTER. Feelings from a negative experience often impact, entangle, or override the learning. When emotions attached to adverse events override the …
MyCoach’s Notes: Action is GOLD and the World Wants GOLD
Action is GOLD and the World Wants GOLD– by Colle Davis Success is not about what you know; it is what you do when you are engaged and are giving the world feedback that matters to them. Action is GOLD, and the world wants GOLD. Knowing the words is not living or singing. There is …
MyCoach’s Notes: Age Related Skills? Or Maturity Skills?
There is an old saying, “Old and tricky will always beat young and smart.” What is this adage based on, and how can one speed up acquiring those tricky kills? A long life collects and refines craftiness and profound wisdom for those who seek it. Be aware! Not everyone who ages can self-reflect; as they …
My Coach’s Notes: Fire the Jerks, Even the Boss
Fire the Jerks, Even the Boss By Colle Davis After nearly four decades as an executive business coach, one of the recurring problems I’ve dealt with is convincing those in leadership positions to fire or relocate toxic employees. My clients will spend weeks or months complaining about these people, but they repeatedly let it slide …