Talent Whisperers®
Quietly motivating and developing leaders of great talent
As leaders, much of the magic happens in the one-on-one conversations either in the privacy of a physical of virtual room (think Skype or Zoom) or on a walk-about as a more neutral setting and where you also benefit from the energy of being in Motion. Read More
When a new person joins your team, the first impression you make on them sets the foundation for the rest of your journey together. So, the question arises: Where to Begin the Journey? Before you impress upon them your intentions and objectives as a leader, you should first establish with yourself what you believe to be the foundation of such as relationship. Read More
Perspectives are helpful when facing a big, life decision with multiple aspects at play. Read More
After riding the dot com wave as VP, Engineering for the fastest growing software company on NASDAQ, I decided to embrace the challenge to give back by getting my teaching credentials at San Jose State. I walked by this statue commemorating Tommie Smith and John Carlos’ brave protest at the 1968 Olympics on my way… Read More
I devised this Orange Observations exercise in my efforts to inspire my students to be observant. Read More
Powerful Questions and Active Listening enable more meaningful, effective and mindful one-on-one conversations. Read More
Why are 10xers so rare if so much thought has been given into what makes a 10xer and what cultivates a Growth Mindset. Why are these Waldos so rare and hard to find? If we imagine that excelling, succeeding, finding happiness is basically a choice, then why aren’t we all enjoying being there? Perhaps because… Read More
Telling someone that they are amazing, naturally creative, resourceful and whole with unbounded potential is NOT an acknowledgement. Read More
Heart Rate Awareness Meditation uses breath and real‑time heart‑rate feedback to regulate the nervous system. Research on HRV, interoception, and slow breathing explains why this simple practice can reduce pain, quiet panic, and sharpen awareness.
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Broken Squares, Blokus, etc – Games to teach collaboration Read More
Give someone a fish, and you feed them for a day. Teach someone to fish, and you feed them for as long as fish are at their fishing spot. Teach someone to learn, and they may discover that they can themselves … – find other fishing spots – – learn to hunt – – build… Read More
Radical Candor in the Mirror is all about not being delusional or self-destructive, but instead recognizing opportunities for continuous growth within ourselves. Read More
The radiant energy that filled on a chance encounter with the Dalai Lama 40+ years remains with me to this day. Read More
My first early childhood education exercise was to go to a pre-school where a teacher was having particular trouble with three very disruptive boys she could not get under control. She hoped just to get a day of relief by having me take them for the day. I approached the boys and told them that… Read More
The path to enlightenment lies not in the footsteps of another. – CD In developing talent, it is important to help them learn to find their own path that not only resonates with them, but that is also appropriate for the unique experiences they will come upon in their path. When I interview someone who… Read More
In Relentless – From Good to Great to Unstoppable, personal trainer Tim Grover explains what he has learned from coaching athletes like Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, Dwyane Wade. Grover breaks down what it takes to be unstoppable, keep going when everyone else is giving up, to thrive under pressure, to never let your emotions make… Read More
Content Strategy seems to revolve around at least nine types or concepts of content that I’ve come up with in the purposes they serve as part of a user experience. This is what I walked away with after our oldest, Tasha, tried to explain Content Strategy and Content Types to me which led me to… Read More
In challenging times of change, layoffs and cost-cutting may be necessary. Employee morale, engagement and trust in leadership takes a big hit with a layoff. How do we turn that into a win? Read More