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My Blog
Once or twice a week I publish an idea, question, insight or reflection. Topics can be inspired by world events, coaching conversations, random thoughts after a workshop, anything!
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The blog also features guest writers too - colleagues, connections and friends who have a point of view to share.
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#Thoughtfortheweek
Simply put, to see a rainbow you need the sunlight behind you and the rain in front of you (because physics). But do you know why I like...
Andrew J Calvert
May 9, 20221 min read
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Burn out
I have coached over 150 executives and leaders in the past eighteen months and several themes have emerged. Some are perennial like...
Andrew J Calvert
May 3, 20222 min read
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The Generosity of Attention
When was the last time someone really listened to you? I mean really listened? Maybe a spouse, a colleague, counsellor or friend? How...
Andrew J Calvert
Apr 12, 20221 min read
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FutureMe
‘Your future depends on what you do today.’ Mahatma Gandhi I recently came across a site that allows you to send an email to your future...
Andrew J Calvert
Mar 29, 20221 min read
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Giving Feedback Up
Feedback is a gift, With the right intention it can help you stay on target, get back on target or lean into a new target. Done well...
Andrew J Calvert
Feb 22, 20222 min read
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Feedback
Is a gift, is easy to do and can get great results if done right... Here are 3 models to consider for how to give feedback SBI Situation:...
Andrew J Calvert
Feb 15, 20222 min read
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Receiving Feedback
Receiving feedback is often just as challenging as delivering it, even when the message is positive. The part of our brain that regulates...
Andrew J Calvert
Feb 8, 20221 min read
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360 (Multi Rater) Feedback
Recently I was running a workshop for mangers who have employees taking part in a 12 month learning journey. Part of that journey is a...
Andrew J Calvert
Feb 1, 20223 min read
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What’s your story?
Where you were born, where you grew up, the jobs your parents did; what you did at school, who you hung out with and how you got "here"...
Andrew J Calvert
Jan 4, 20221 min read
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Encouraging employees to take initiative
I've written about Self Determination Theory before, but thought I'd break it down further. Researchers Deci and Ryan looked at fifteen...
Andrew J Calvert
Nov 25, 20212 min read
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Allowing employees flexibility in their job
I've written about Self Determination Theory before but thought I'd break it down further. Researchers Deci and Ryan looked at fifteen...
Andrew J Calvert
Nov 18, 20212 min read
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Mindful Leadership? Keep a journal!
One recent story I've heard is of a large F500 corporation that conducted an experiment on the importance of reflection as a leadership...
Andrew J Calvert
Nov 16, 20211 min read
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On Leadership and Motivation
As a leader, people need to trust you. You build that trust by consistency of words and actions and create an environment that allows...
Andrew J Calvert
Nov 11, 20211 min read
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An Apology
Sorry, the post I had written, the post I am passionate about, the one I want to put up here, I'm not brave enough to publish. That's...
Andrew J Calvert
Nov 2, 20211 min read
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A you a Rubber plant or a Rubber tree?
I spotted this leaf while out for a run recently The mottled colors struck me as strangely beautiful, worthy of a picture. And as I...
Andrew J Calvert
Oct 28, 20211 min read
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Getting up to speed
Taking a new job, losing the old job, starting a new project, getting a new team member. These are the transitions where we need to...
Andrew J Calvert
Oct 26, 20211 min read
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Taxi Cab Coaching
Coaching takes minutes to be effective - if done well and at the right time. As a sales leader (I.e. sales coach) one of my favorite...
Andrew J Calvert
Oct 12, 20211 min read
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Sellers: This is it!
If you have a 3 month sales cycle the this week is the week that the last opportunity you close this year will begin... (if it's a 4...
Andrew J Calvert
Sep 30, 20211 min read
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Making Action Learning Work
Another wonderful post from Nithya - who includes previously unpublished notes from the founder of Action Learning! If one looks up the...
Andrew J Calvert
Aug 19, 20213 min read
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Coaching is a Spiral Staircase
Matt Somers is a longtime friend and colleague. His career spans continents and decades. With a background in Change Leadership and...
Andrew J Calvert
Aug 17, 20211 min read
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