Be Creating

I’ve always said the best training I had for working with adults was Jr. High School.   With every change initiative or innovation of which I have been a part I’ve learned we never really leave behind the social behaviors we adopted during our teenage years. Under pressure we revert back to our teenage years as easily as slipping on an icy road in the winter.    Ironically as a change catalyst I often hear the phrase “But, we are all adults.” popping up when individuals are confronted with a challenging situation involving others.   In the back of my mind I find myself saying “So- what difference does that make!”   It’s as if people think because someone has reached a certain age they are now magically going to take on a whole new set of behaviors.   Believe me after 40+ years of working with people in transition it doesn’t really make one lick of difference how old you are.   You, and those around you will revert back to the behaviors ...

I recently shared some parenting tips on my blogtalkradio show ( Radio Show ).  I recommended a book for new parents The Wonder Weeks by Frans Plooij ( Wonder Weeks ). This book is especially helpful for new parents during the first 18 months of a child's life.  Below are a few of the tips I shared. The first tip is to go to your inner space and clearly define who you want to be as a parent.  Create a "to-be" list of the parent you want to be.  If you are parenting in partnership together you need to come to consensus about your role as parents.  You also will want to decide if one person believes the other isn't living the agreement how you will manage the situation before it occurs. The second tip was to develop a three level foundation: Establish Bottom Lines - these are the non-negotiables often related to safety with a clear procedure to follow should anyone cross the bottom line. Example- wearing a helmet when riding a bicycle. My Job/Your Job ...