Keep The Change: Making change happen and stick

Understanding how habits are formed can help an individual or an...

Thu, 26 Jul 2012 12:58:58 -0400

Understanding how habits are formed can help an individual or an organization control, diagnose, and change that habit.

Understanding habit loops can help indviduals and organizations...

Wed, 25 Jul 2012 14:58:39 -0400

Understanding habit loops can help indviduals and organizations diagnose, control, and change habits thus resulting in different outcomes results.

To accelerate and implement change pursue mentoring...

Sun, 15 Jul 2012 16:55:57 -0400

To accelerate and implement change pursue mentoring relationships. http://hollacocach.tumblr.com

To apply knowledge in order to make change happen and stick, you...

Fri, 13 Jul 2012 10:51:41 -0400

To apply knowledge in order to make change happen and stick, you and/or organization need a crystal clear picture of what it is you want, why you want that, and a specific road map of how you’re going to get there. Additionally Tony Robbins talks about the importance identifying the emotions and insight people would experience if they would achieve those goals or realize those plans (rewards). On the other hand what would they experience if they didn’t accomplish those goals (consequences)?

Words, lecturing, begging, threatening, bribing - all too often...

Fri, 06 Jul 2012 15:50:27 -0400

Words, lecturing, begging, threatening, bribing - all too often are ineffective when it comes to bringing about meaningful and lasting change. So take massive action!

Sometimes suggesting the opposite of what you want someone to...

Fri, 06 Jul 2012 15:43:32 -0400

Sometimes suggesting the opposite of what you want someone to do, is key to getting what you want - done. Consider doing a 180 to bring about change.

Science is discovering that people have more capacity for...

Fri, 06 Jul 2012 15:19:08 -0400

Science is discovering that people have more capacity for lifelong learning and mind development than originally understood. Skills, ability, personality, talent, leadership…all these can be developed by embracing a growth mindset

You can speed up the process of change through an accelerant....

Fri, 08 Jun 2012 15:55:25 -0400

You can speed up the process of change through an accelerant. Check it out. David Libdan

Part 2 - Making adujstments to one’s environment is about...

Wed, 06 Jun 2012 14:48:40 -0400

Part 2 - Making adujstments to one’s environment is about making correct behaviors easier and uncorrect behaviors a little bit harder. When situations change - behaviors change. So change the situation - it’s that simple.

Making adujstments to one’s environment is about making...

Mon, 04 Jun 2012 13:07:49 -0400

Making adujstments to one’s environment is about making correct behaviors easier and uncorrect behaviors a little bit harder. When situations change - behaviors change. So change the situation - it’s that simple

For individuals’ behavior to change, you’ve got to...

Sat, 02 Jun 2012 12:55:03 -0400

For individuals’ behavior to change, you’ve got to influence their hearts and minds. The problem is this: Often the heart and mind disagree. Fervently. Dan Heath

For change to happen someone needs to start behaving...

Thu, 31 May 2012 14:36:19 -0400

For change to happen someone needs to start behaving differently. To help people behave differently in change efforts, Dan Heath recommends that we ‘Script Critical Moves’. So help employees and anyone else to wash their hands before leaving the bathroom.

If you’re out of your realm of expertise - get help....

Wed, 30 May 2012 14:05:05 -0400

If you’re out of your realm of expertise - get help. You’ll save yourself time, money, and the heartburn.

Stale popcorn-eaters demonstrate this. What sometimes looks like...

Tue, 29 May 2012 13:04:21 -0400

Stale popcorn-eaters demonstrate this. What sometimes looks like a people problem - is often a situation problem.

Applying knowledge in order to make change happen and stick has...

Tue, 29 May 2012 09:45:40 -0400

Applying knowledge in order to make change happen and stick has to involve both the mind and heart. Most change initiatives and efforts on appeal to the reasoning: think, plan, and change. when an individual or an organization sees and feels, then change takes place.

It’s commonly held that certain individuals are born...

Sat, 26 May 2012 13:35:48 -0400

It’s commonly held that certain individuals are born natural leaders. While it may be true that certain people have certain acquired skills or are ‘gifted’ - much of what makes an indivdual an effective leader is attributed to attitudes. Attitudes are and can be developed. They can be changed and eventually replaced when they no longer serve us well. In like manner leadership can be and is a developed ability.

Contrary to common belief, people do want and can change....

Wed, 23 May 2012 08:07:16 -0400

Contrary to common belief, people do want and can change. Here’s how.

For change to take place a clear roadmap needs to be in place....

Thu, 17 May 2012 22:07:19 -0400

For change to take place a clear roadmap needs to be in place. Stages or phases need to be followed. Skipping these phases or steps should be avoided. Organizations and individuals alike are often pressured into bypassing these phases - resulting in setbacks, confusion, and the unfortunate invention of additional steps.

When it comes to change - what looks like a people problem is...

Fri, 11 May 2012 08:30:20 -0400

When it comes to change - what looks like a people problem is often a situation problem. Switch - Chip & Dan Heath

To get different results you have to change yourself, your...

Wed, 02 May 2012 10:54:31 -0400

To get different results you have to change yourself, your environment or influence others to change. Habits have to change. Action triggers are one way to lay the mental groundwork for developing new habits in a relatively short period of time.