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Listening attentively
Next in the series of behaviours identified by Deci and Ryan as creating the conditions to motivate employees is Listening attentively. ...

Andrew J Calvert
Dec 2, 20211 min read



Andrew J Calvert
Dec 1, 20210 min read


RSVP
Back in June I wrote in my blog that in the drive for efficiency and speed, the optimization of everything we do (sleep, dieting,...

Andrew J Calvert
Nov 30, 20211 min read


Computer Security Day 2021
Every day we see them; Messages from scammers with subjects such as, "Your account has been compromised" or, "Please log in to verify...

Andrew J Calvert
Nov 30, 20211 min read


Encouraging employees to take initiative
I've written about Self Determination Theory before, but thought I'd break it down further. Researchers Deci and Ryan looked at fifteen...

Andrew J Calvert
Nov 25, 20212 min read


When?
Are you an early bird? Or a night owl. The answer may have implications for how you work Some of the research I've been reading suggests...

Andrew J Calvert
Nov 23, 20211 min read


Allowing employees flexibility in their job
I've written about Self Determination Theory before but thought I'd break it down further. Researchers Deci and Ryan looked at fifteen...

Andrew J Calvert
Nov 18, 20212 min read


Mindful Leadership? Keep a journal!
One recent story I've heard is of a large F500 corporation that conducted an experiment on the importance of reflection as a leadership...

Andrew J Calvert
Nov 16, 20211 min read


Kindness
Toda is world kindness day. Add to the joy in the world! How do you actually promote caring and generosity on your team? First, it starts...

Andrew J Calvert
Nov 13, 20211 min read


Holiday Advisory #1
Hearing the “giddy up“ of jingle horses? Noddy says...

Andrew J Calvert
Nov 12, 20211 min read


On Leadership and Motivation
As a leader, people need to trust you. You build that trust by consistency of words and actions and create an environment that allows...

Andrew J Calvert
Nov 11, 20211 min read


To Be… Or just to do, is that the question?
Every Monday I spend a few minutes with my calendar open and my tablet in hand planning the next week or two ahead: What sessions am I...

Andrew J Calvert
Nov 9, 20211 min read


Getting from here to there (part 2)
In early August I wrote about coaching, and breaking any desired behavior change down into a series of smaller, actionable steps. The...

Andrew J Calvert
Nov 4, 20211 min read


An Apology
Sorry, the post I had written, the post I am passionate about, the one I want to put up here, I'm not brave enough to publish. That's...

Andrew J Calvert
Nov 2, 20211 min read



Andrew J Calvert
Oct 29, 20210 min read


A you a Rubber plant or a Rubber tree?
I spotted this leaf while out for a run recently The mottled colors struck me as strangely beautiful, worthy of a picture. And as I...

Andrew J Calvert
Oct 28, 20211 min read
Getting up to speed
Taking a new job, losing the old job, starting a new project, getting a new team member. These are the transitions where we need to...

Andrew J Calvert
Oct 26, 20211 min read


Kill Meetings
I saw this in a chat recently on a call with a client and it got me thinking. When was the last time you stopped doing something - as...

Andrew J Calvert
Oct 21, 20211 min read


Two minutes of Rainforest
Here are two clips filmed a mile apart just of Rifle Range Road. Practice your listening - how many different sounds can you distinguish?...

Andrew J Calvert
Oct 19, 20211 min read


Box breathing
Sitting or lying comfortably... Breathe in for a count of four Hold the breath for a count of four Breathe out for a count of four Hold...

Andrew J Calvert
Oct 14, 20211 min read
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