by Christi Barrett | Judgment
Most people are familiar with the idea of a mind/body connection. We typically think of this as being the power of our thoughts to impact our body. However, did you know that your body’s position can affect your mind as well? Research shows us that the...
by Christi Barrett | Courage, Decision-making, Leadership
Are you the type of person who prefers to look at the world through rose-colored glasses? If so, you may be missing some important aspects of your organization’s reality. Let’s face it. It ain’t all pretty. And some parts of reality are just darn...
by Christi Barrett | Emotional Intelligence, Motivation, Wellness
The other day my ten-year-old was pondering the future of her big sister, Shannon, who has graduated from college and is living and working away from home. Little Maggie wondered if Shannon would stay in Grand Rapids and buy a house there. I told her that houses are...
by Christi Barrett | Decision-making, Leadership
Leaders take pride in being able to make well-reasoned decisions – and lots of them. A recent article in the New York Times Magazine should give all frequent decision-makers pause. It turns out that all decisions, even minor daily choices, like whether to have a...
by Christi Barrett | Communication, Leadership
Remember when the cartoon character Charlie Brown excitedly prepared to kick the football being held by his nemesis, Lucy? Just as he was about to launch the ball, Lucy pulled it away, and Charlie Brown fell flat on his back. This happened over and over. Poor Charlie...
