Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify The world can be a cold place for many days. It only becomes colder when we lack kindness to each other. We forget that kindness is that bit of heavenly sweetness which can really make a person’s day (and ours too). Kindness can be a part of the solution in our conflicts with each other, especially on social media. Unfortunately, we’ve forgotten what kindness looks like. As our culture struggles about the values that matter to one another, one thing is evident. We believe kindness is still important. However, we don’t always put it into practice during conflict. And…
Author: Denley McIntosh
Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify The art of giving feedback is a skill that many learn to do, especially those who are managers. However, the reverse is not true. There is a lack of the art of receiving feedback, which paralyzes people from realizing their best selves. The trauma of receiving horrible feedback creates the fear of running away from future feedback especially if you’re an employee. The reality is feedback is part of life—for better or for worse. The question is: how do we create an inner system of resilience and process of feedback, so we don’t become bitter—but better? How do we…
Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify If you have ever played a string instrument like a guitar or violin, you know how challenging it is to get the right sound when you immediately pick it up. And this is not necessarily because you’re a bad guitarist or violinist. However, you recognize the strings on the guitar or violin need to be adjusted—tightened or loosened. When strings are too lax, the quality of sound is hindered (muffled) or not produced. The opposite is also true. If the strings are tightened too much, they will rupture and pop. A stringed instrument works best when it can “live…
Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify As we get older, we start to really focus on things that really matter to us in life. We start to prioritize our time, energy, and our relationships. We look at the people who we interact with and call friends and ask if they really are your friends. Or maybe the better question is, am I really their friend? In this podcast, we’re going to get brave and honest about those relationships we may be pretending to say are dear. What makes a friend–a friend? After this podcast, you may make different choices about the kind of friends you…
Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify They say Monday is the toughest day of the week. This can be for several reasons of course. However, what makes Monday all the tougher is when you can see the unhappiness on everyone else’s face to start the day. It is like the Frown Central train pulled into the station on Monday with its passengers wearing their frowns as their paid ticket for travel. One wonders if a smile is too expensive to purchase or if we have forgotten the key to unlock the door of unhappiness we find on Monday and brighten each other’s day. We can…
Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify Today we find ourselves in a time where friends have become strangers and strangers have become enemies. Conflict abounds. Trust is none. We’ve become poor relationally speaking. Whether online or in person, the person next to us is no longer seen as our neighbour whom we can trust. What’s the impact on this fact on our work, on our relationships and maybe even more importantly, on our health? Is there any way we can build the most asset or capital in our lives, which is social, which is trust. Join me on this podcast as we talk about how…
Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify Why are people leaving our companies? Why are people leaving your company? Do they need more money? Do they need more time off? Do they need more help? Let’s give them more money and more vacation. That’s the answer. If that’s been your response as a senior leader or response from your executive peers, well the answer may shock you. In this next podcast, I’ll talk about the 3 things your team needs for them to remain and stay in your organization. And believe it or not—it’s not more money, vacation, or hires. Tune in to find out what.…
Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify What are your values? You’ve probably been asked that question numerous times. Whether be in an interview, a workshop or a date, this is an inevitable question that is asked by either interviewer, workshop facilitator, or the date in front of you, “what are values?” The question seems simple: that’s if you really know your values. The question seems innocent if you haven’t been impacted by those who understand them. Many relationships fall apart whether on teams or in families because we don’t understand each other’s values including our own. This creates frustration, anger, and pain. In this next…
Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify Have you ever been disrespected by someone out in the open like in a meeting with colleagues, in an outing with friends or even in your backyard BBQ with family? The person says something so offensive to you or about you or others that you can’t think straight with offense and anger. You want to say something, but you don’t know how it will be received. At the same time, you know if you leave it alone that it wouldn’t sit right with your conscience. What do you do? How do you call out in a respectful way where…
Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify Have you ever heard of the equation Love + Courage = Freedom. Not your typical math problem, is it? Yet, getting this equation right can make your life a lot easier. Not getting it right has sustained the relational problems with family, friends and coworkers. You may not be a math expert, but this podcast will make this equation simple to get. Join us on the Coach’s Corner as we talk about how mixing love and courage together will set you and your relationships free. To learn more, visit: https://www.linkedin.com/in/denleymcintosh/ Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters: https://missionmatters.com/author/denley-mcintosh/
Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify Can time really heal my wounds? Can I forgive and not forget? Is forgiveness just a matter of a decision? Is it really that easy? Maybe you could be the person that is asking, “What does forgiveness feel like inside when I arrive at the destination of forgiveness?” “Can I even forgive when I’m so hurt?” If these are your questions about forgiveness, then this podcast is for you. In this next podcast, we’ll talk about The Bumpy Road to Forgiveness. We’ll talk about those questions and more. We hope to give you steps to get you through…
Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify What is love? That’s the million-dollar question, or even billion dollars, many are looking and pursuing an answer for. This was the question asked by Trinidadian German Eurodance artist, Haddaway. His song was about figuring out how he can love his love where he was failing with his love. What is love? How do I best love the people that are dear to me? It’s an allusive question. It’s not easy to define. Love has so many dimensions. That’s the reason that we’ll be tackling this question in love on the Coach’s Corner for this Valentine’s Day. Join me…