Sunday, May 25, 2014
Strengths @ Facebook
Monday, May 19, 2014
Character Strengths
Sunday, May 11, 2014
The Rise of Superman: Decoding the Science of Ultimate Human Performance - Steven Kotler
The One Question All Successful People Can Answer Immediately
In her article posted on "The Muse", Sarah Chang talks about, "The One Question All Successful People Can Answer Immediately".
The Question:
"If You Were A Super-Hero, What Would Your Super-Power Be?"
She's right. Two extensive studies have been done that completely support the idea behind knowing the answer to this question. "Awareness" of strengths and "Alignment" with those strengths are really the only common denominators of success across different roles, positions and functions.
What You're Really Meant To Do - Robert Steven Kaplan
This includes a barrage of input about and from:
Peer Push - "Come Work With Us"
Plant - "Who's Hiring"
Posting - "Who's Hiring"
Parental Push - "You Should Be A ______"
Promoters - "This Will Make Your Life Better"
Place - "It's Close By"
Pay - "I Can't Afford To Make Less"
Position Prestige - "The Title Sounds So Successful"
Programs - "The Television Version Of A Job"
In this "Google Talk", Robert Steven Kaplan shares a better way...
Passion - "What You Love"
Purpose - "What You Think Is Important"
Personality - "Fits With Your Temperament"
Potential - "What You're Naturally Good At"
Process - "What You Enjoy Doing"
If you like this talk, let me suggest his book by the same title!
Coaching, Class, and Collaborator Comments
The Purpose of this letter is to describe the benefits I enjoyed from my coaching experience with Dale Cobb. I had a very specific issue, which I needed help getting over the hump with. Our conversations were very helpful in keeping me on track and getting me to the finish line. I believe that Dale is a keen observer of the human condition and has the ability to reflect back an individuals thoughts and goals as one strives for success. I found the services offered by Dale to be timely and effective. In the future, I am sure I will be presented with challenges that require outside assistance. When that time comes, I will not hesitate to call on Dale for his fresh bright and insightful guidance.
“I would like to take the opportunity to offer my recommendation for Dale Cobb. He has the remarkable ability to clearly listen to a problem, understand the issues and suggest a course of action that satisfies the needs of me and my clients. I cannot tell you how many times his advice was precisely what I needed to close a deal or carefully resolve a difficult situation. He is resourceful and creative in his teaching style. Over all he helped me to be more efficient and successful in my career.”
“Dale gives attention to detail and runs one of the best team meetings I’ve ever seen. He has the keen ability to make complex things seems simple enough that anyone could understand them.”
“Thank you for all your time and encouragement. With your advice and direction, I was able to get a decent job offer. They even complimented my resume.”
Ben Davidson, Visalia, CA