{"href":"http://player.captivate.fm/services/oembed?url=http%3A%2F%2Fplayer.captivate.fm%2Fepisode%2Fbbf546bf-3d3d-41b9-990f-f2213f14fef7","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Captivate.FM","provider_url":"https://www.captivate.fm","width":600,"height":200,"type":"rich","html":"<iframe style=\"width: 100%; height: 200px;\" title=\"#56 Pause and Reflect: Q1 2022\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allow=\"clipboard-write\" seamless src=\"http://player.captivate.fm/episode/bbf546bf-3d3d-41b9-990f-f2213f14fef7\"></iframe>","title":"#56 Pause and Reflect: Q1 2022","description":"\u201cCan you discern between resistance and fear and strategic changes in direction? \u2026not giving up and changing direction because something is hard or scary, yet being willing to change your mind even when something you really wanted to pursue is no longer a good investment of your precious resources?\u201d\r\nReflect, refresh, and recalibrate\r\nThe change in seasons reminds us that it's time to pause and reflect on what's behind and what's ahead of us. In organizational life we do quarterly reviews to assess progress and determine what we might need to stop, start and keep doing. Where do we need to step on the gas? Where should we apply brakes? Spring (our current season in the Northern Hemisphere) is symbolic of new beginnings. Can you find this feeling of a fresh start and new growth in yourself?\r\nRespond with Agility\r\nIn a constantly changing world, it\u2019s not a problem to adjust our approach or our vision \u2013 it\u2019s a strategic response. We reflect on our commitments in order to respond with agility.In this discussion, we\u2019re going to:\r\nPause in a deliberate way to connect with what\u2019s important to us and our work in the world\r\nLocate ourselves in a broader context, beyond our goals\r\nTake the opportunity to apply discernment to our earlier planning: do our original commitments still make good strategic sense? Are we placing our efforts on the right priorities?\r\n This is a worthwhile practice to do individually and with your team. You can do this activity anywhere, anytime you have a spare moment, mentally or with a journal. Answer these questions quarterly:\r\nWho is the person (or team) you are committed to becoming?\r\nWhat is the impact you want to make?\r\nHow are you doing on your goals? What adjustments do you want to make?\r\nHow are your systems, processes, and practices supporting your intended impact?\r\n Links and resources:Beginning Again 2022 https://mailchi.mp/68e183fd18bf/beginningagain2022Podcast (source of Locate Yourself) Tami Simon and Lynne Twist on Sounds True:  An Evolutionary Leap https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yV3BwmYkOCUArticle: How Regular Rhythms Unlock Powerful Growth https://www.monkhouseandcompany.com/blog/how-regular-rhythms-unlock-powerful-growth/Origin of Easter:  https://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-04-15/the-origins-of-easter-from-pagan-roots-to-chocolate-eggs/8440134To discuss executive coaching, leadership development program design, and workshop facilitation, please visit:https://rise-leaders.com/contact-info/","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/e5bbcd2a-3284-4479-b1bf-0fd038fa399e/d5Ka6CzbB9ZpgU4t-PkG9RTL.jpeg"}