McLaren Coaching Graduates Another Class
I am always so inspired when companies decide to reach out for support from coaches and trainers. Not just because I am a coach and trainer, but because so many companies suffer from the mindset of “we’ve got this.” This is an attitude that fosters the “this is how we do it around here” attitude […]
How to Stop Complaints (Complaining 102)
In our Complaining 101 blog (https://mclarencoaching.com/complaining-101-how-to-stay-exactly-where-you-are) we explored the energy of complaining – how it feels to the person doing it and to the people hearing it. We talked about open-ended questions as a good way to move out of this nonproductive mindset into one of curiosity. I recommended that you look at the situation […]
Coaching to Develop Rainmakers
In December 2013, a two-year study was concluded on what traits and characteristics make a good rainmaker. The study was conducted by Lawyer Metrics. (www.LawyerMetrics.com.) Several legal publications have written articles on the results. Most interesting to me is the article by Law360.com. In it, a special consultant on the study, Patricia Gillette, an Orrick […]
Why Should Busy Professionals Meditate, Part II
Last week, we talked about reasons to meditate. Today I will set out a couple reasons many people, despite understanding the benefits, still do not meditate. And I will teach you how. Common Misconceptions About Meditation What are the things that keep people from engaging in regular ongoing meditation? What I hear most commonly […]
Dealing with Conflict, from “Coaching for Attorneys”
From “Dealing with Communication Failure,” “Step One: Manage Your Emotions. Self-awareness is critical in preventing and, when necessary, addressing conflict situations. The better you know yourself, the more you will avoid non-productive conflict. We all have certain “triggers” or hot buttons: things that cause us to get upset in any given situation. For example, you […]
How to Improve Effectiveness in Five Minutes a Day?
Why Should a Busy Professional Meditate? (Part I) Meditation is an interesting topic these days. It seems to get a lot of attention, and yet there are many misconceptions as well. In the end, it appears that busy attorneys and other professionals just don’t see the value in meditation. I did a survey on topics […]
Making Stuff Up – the Key to Miscommunication
I took a class once on communication and the instructor wrote on the board, MSU, saying, “Just because I am writing it in green, it doesn’t mean Michigan State University.” I always remember that. It was about 5 years ago. She was teaching an important communication concept. Stated very elegantly, it means “making stuff up.” […]
Accountability (in Business and Everywhere) = I have choice
Accountability is ownership of our results – a willingness to look at what we have (the report is on time; the report is late; I was on time; I was late) and ask, “How am I responsible for this outcome?” The recognize ownership, however, requires that one recognize one has choice. Our lack of ownership […]
The Purpose-Driven Practice – Excerpt from Coaching for Attorneys
“Purpose is a guiding principle that will help you understand what is most important in your life and help you make choices in keeping with that importance. Knowing your purpose will enable you to live all areas of your life with greater meaning, which in turn makes decision-making easier, and results in greater fulfillment overall. […]
Excuses, Excuses – Learning About Accountability
As a coach working with businesspeople to make changes, grow, balance their lives and achieve goals, my foundational principle is accountability. I teach class series’; I coach one-on-one and in groups; and you can ask any of the people I work with about what is indispensable to reaching one’s goals and they will tell you […]