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The Rescuer’s Dilemma
The Rescuer role is one of the three roles that make up the Dreaded Drama Triangle (DDT) . When in the Rescuer role you feel the strong urge to help others so they don’t suffer or feel bad. In a nutshell, Rescuers are…
The Creator Voice Whispers—The Victim Voice Shouts
If you stop and listen, it is amazing how many voices you may hear inside your mind. Becoming aware of these voices is part of the mysterious experience that makes us conscious human beings. It can also be confusing to…
Becoming a Conscious Constructive Challenger
We have found that many people resist embracing the Challenger role in TED* (*The Empowerment Dynamic) ® because they view it as risky or scary. “If I am a Challenger, I won’t be liked by my co-workers or family members.…
To Get Good, Be Enthusiastic About Being Bad
Last week David facilitated two days of leadership programs for a financial services company. During the retreat, there was rich conversation about TED* (*The Empowerment Dynamic) ® and the 3 Vital Questions ® —…
Post-Traumatic Stress or Post-Traumatic Growth?
A good friend and colleague recently experienced a sudden and traumatic professional change. Last year she was recruited by the owners of a company to lead a new initiative. The new career direction was an answer to her…
The Problem with Problem Solving
Solving a problem works well when you need specific information. If your computer isn’t working, you need concrete information about how to get it working again. If you have the wrong address for an appointment, that’s a…
Slow Down!
Could it be that the secret to being a kinder and gentler person is to simply slow down? A research experiment looked at how rushing and being in a hurry affects how we relate to others in need. The results may astonish…
Give Up the “Justs, Buts, and Maybes”—Speak with Empowered Language
Words carry energy. By listening to your language, you can increase your awareness of unconscious speech patterns that may keep you trapped in old and limiting stories about yourself. It matters what you say to yourself…
What If You Let Go of Your Need to Control?
There is a popular story about a corporate executive who proudly declared to his professional coach that he had learned how to control everything that went on in his department. Sensing that the executive truly believed…