Power vs. Empower
In a conversation with a business colleague today we talked about the need for more leaders to understand the concept of empowerment and how the creation of an empowerment culture in their organizations could be pivotal to their success. During a meeting with the senior executive team of a major manufacturing company, I had them choose where […]
The Dave Campbell Show
I had the privilege of being on The Dave Campbell [radio] Show on November 7th. Dave is a great host and we had a good time talking about being Intentional. Instead of telling you all about it here, you can listen to the show by clicking on the link below. Joe on the Dave Campbell […]
Recovery Help & Intentional Achievements
As many know, we have been teaching Intentional Life training programs in the Maricopa County jails for many years now. It has been some of the most rewarding and inspirational work I have ever done. I have files full of amazing testimonials written by the guys who have been in the programs. Many of the […]
Life Skills Primer
I was asked recently to write something explaining life skills and life coaching. The vast array of views and explanations by those in the field are fascinating to me. I did some research and synthesized everything I read and believe down to what follows. I welcome all questions and comments. Life Skills are defined as […]
You are and don’t even know it!
A woman in one of our past programs (let’s call her Nancy) was struggling in her sales job. In sales positions with previous companies she was always a top producers. She was confident in her skills and fearless in her efforts. Now, her confidence was down, her numbers were low and her bosses were complaining […]
Seeing is not just believing–it’s real
A class member in one of our jail classes (Let’s call him Joe) asked me this question: “I have been back in jail four times; when I get out this time, how do I stop doing the things which keep me coming back?” We could tell he was seriously asking. He had made the decision […]