When was the last time you reviewed your weekly activities? Are you doing things you enjoy doing? Are you doing things you are good at doing? Or are you spending most of your time focused on things that you either don’t enjoy, aren’t good at doing – or both?! If we are going to escape […]
Prioritize “desire zone” activities Read More »
Why do we always think we need to immediately respond with a “yes” when someone asks us to do something? How often do we find ourselves regretting that quick “yes” when we actually look at the rest of our schedule and commitments? If we are going to escape the overwhelm, we must activate our “pause
The Powerful Pause Read More »
As a coalition leader, is there ever a time when you don’t feel busy? Do you feel like you are running from one meeting (zoom) to the next and never really have time to DO any of the work you would like to do?
Escape the Overwhelm Read More »
As a coalition, it can be easy to be overcommitted (which we talked about as our Partnership Pitfall #2). A related pitfall happens when we communicate to our partners and stakeholders that we can do more than we can actually do. In our enthusiasm (and sometimes our people-pleasing tendencies), we can communicate unrealistic expectations and
Partnership Pitfall #7: Overselling and Under delivering Read More »
If you are leading a coalition, there are likely many more needs than you, your staff and your coalition can meet. Part of the reason you are doing this work is because you want to help people and make a difference. Do you find that you cannot follow-up on your existing commitments? Do you look
Partnership Pitfall #2: Overcommitted Read More »
For the last 12 weeks, we have focused on managing and reacting to change. We continue to experience unprecedented change and will be practicing trying new things and making adjustments. For the last several days, I took time off work. I really stepped away and have not even checked email! I read some books, spent
Change: Do what fills your cup Read More »
We are all bombarded by requests for our time. During this time of continual change, it often takes more time than it used to in order to accomplish even the “little” things. When our colleagues, partners, coalitions, family members and friends ask us for something, we often have a sense of urgency in responding either
Change: Take the time to pause Read More »
During times of change, it can be easy to live in a “reactive” state. When we lead coalitions and partnerships, it can be easy to think that we always have to be reactive and ready to respond to anyone and everyone’s requests as soon as possible. This can be particularly true if you are
Change: Now is the time to create your “ideal week” Read More »
How often do you feel overwhelmed? Is it daily, weekly or only occasionally? When we are working with partners and coalitions, it’s easy to get overwhelmed by all that needs to be done in order to successfully work together well. In this season of tremendous change, increased needs, reduced funding and continued uncertainty, it is
Change: I’m done with being overwhelmed Read More »
As we are continuing to adapt and adjust to change, one of the most frustrating aspects of change is when we have a plan and that plan gets interrupted, changed or completely revised. My mom recently gave my daughter an old Weekly Reader book “Frog and Toad Together” and the first story is about Toad
Change: That wasn’t part of my plan! Read More »