Virtually Disconnected
Most of us have adapted, quite impressively, to the virtual environment that we find ourselves living in today. Working remotely and connecting online for meetings, joining or hosting virtual calls via the technology of choice, and even conducting full company meetings online. (If you are still struggling with the new virtual etiquette check out last […]
Any Dream Will Do
At times, I’ve had people say to me something like, “dreams are soft” or “don’t make them a focus within coaching.” I couldn’t disagree more. So then why should we as leaders and coaches lean into dreams? Here is a simple answer: They give us hope and they are worth pursuing. This past weekend, I […]
The Two Elements Needed To Inspire Others
For those of you that partner with us as a client or Academy member, listen to our Driving Change Podcast, or read our Mind What Matters Blog, you know that the Braintrust team is dedicated to helping people communicate with more purpose, power, and impact. It is a pleasure each day for us to deliver […]
Master the Playbook – Situational Fluency
Over the years, our clients have asked us a very important question. This question has been asked several different ways but they can be summed up with the following: “How do I become more Situationally Fluent in my internal and external conversations with others?” It’s a great question and my response is to actually ask […]
Purpose filled Credibility
When someone asks you about your personal strengths, do you describe communication as a top skill? I was recently watching a YouTube clip from Warren Buffet, and he stated: “Best investment you can make is in yourself and that the best gift you can give yourself is the ability to communicate.” In fact, he says […]
Windshield Coaching
Are you a leader? The “Mind what Matters” blog this week is targeted at anyone that has even one person that they are entrusted to lead and develop. Regardless of what industry you are in, what training you’ve had, or what your job description entails, if you are a leader this blog is for you. […]
Dealing with Wake Up Calls
What is a wake-up call? When you consider it, there are many different types. According to Merriam-Webster, a wake-up call is something that serves to alert a person to a problem, danger, or need. The wake-up calls you get when… your alarm awakens you in the morning you get up from a good night sleep […]
One Light One Word One Dream
Last weekend, we, along with a group of our dearest friends, decided to spend a Saturday afternoon making candles. Before you pass judgment, let me put it out there that the candle making experience is a blast. In this year of craziness, we had socially distant fellowship, great conversation, laughter, and a truly blessed couple […]
Charging a Dead Battery
As I write this blog, it is a cold winter morning in the Midwest. For those of us who live in cold areas, is there anything worse than being out in freezing weather, and when you get in your car and turn the key… nothing happens. You hear the dreaded “click, click, click” that accompanies […]
Social Isolation and Loneliness- The Power of Connection
A few days ago, I talked to a client, and we discussed the frenzying pace of… the fourth quarter the election COVID-19 working from home kids at school the holiday season with family and friends In all of our lives, there is a crazy contrast between chaos and isolation. I was reminded of the Stockdale […]
