The Man in the Mirror
As I was contemplating the theme for this month’s newsletter, I could not help but be overcome by the fact that the summer and Jewish calendar year of 5786 will soon be over and it is really an important time for me to take stock of everything I have going on in my life, both personally and professionally.
This month’s video might just be me speaking to myself in front of you, but hopefully you can take some value from it as well.
While I know that it helps me more than it hurts me, often the high standard to which I hold myself and others could cause me to focus more on the negatives than the positives in a person, thing, situation, etc…
Much easier said than done, and it is an area that I am highly focused on growing in MY life, so I hope it helps inspire yours. If you have thoughts to share on the subject, I would love to hear them, because I want to give and get all the help I can!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XHtgE1axbaM
📚 Book of the Month
As I was about to write this month’s Book Review, I felt compelled to record a video instead. Check out my thoughts on my old friend Ami Rosen’s inspirational story “Until It’s Done Tell No One”
Buy it here – https://a.co/d/0iovynJI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QinfGlJVthc
🌟 Coaching Tip of the Month
In a new segment for my monthly newsletter, a few people asked me to share some tips and tricks that I employ as a Coach, so here you go –
Often in life we have to give someone difficult feedback, whether that be as a coach, friend, parent, boss, co-worker, etc.
One of the main concerns we often have going into that conversation is what if that person doesn’t want that feedback or what if they don’t react well to that feedback?
One of the things that I find works well for ME is that right before I am about to give that direct feedback, I TRY to do 2 things
1. Check in with myself to make sure that the feedback is coming from a place of love, an important mindset whenever giving direct feedback (thank you, Radical Candor).
2. Ask the person for permission, i.e. Is it OK if I share some tough feedback with you?
If they say yes, while you have your opening, you MUST make sure to again focus on #1 and make sure it comes from that place of love.
If they say no, respect that and find a better time for the conversation.
Any other situations you would like some tips on in future newsletters? PLEASE let us know!
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