Why is it so obvious that we need to understand and know our customers, and yet often so hard to actually accomplish this goal? QwikCoach has often stressed a theme rooted in much of our work — the need for self-awareness — and has discussed the benefits of asking ourselves regularly what we really know about …
Self Talk
Why do we all talk to ourselves — sometimes in a good way, and too often in a punishing way? Self talk is the way we generate our own behavior. As humans, the more self aware we are, the more we are able to “hear” our self-talk and choose our behavior rather than simply letting …
Ignored by people you want to impress? Understand and develop Gravitas!
Why is “having gravitas” often difficult for certain strong and capable people to achieve, and too easy for others to fake? Gravitas — “seriousness of demeanor” — or more importantly, being seen as having real substance — is part of what makes leaders listened to, respected, promoted, or given the opportunities most desired in corporate …
Focusing on Self-Improvement: Actions and Beliefs
In the spirit of never missing an opportunity for improvement, QwikCoach believes that two fundamental beliefs are needed when it comes to self-development. Belief #1 Not only is change and improvement possible, it is essential to workplace success Belief #2 Virtually everyone can make improvements — from the highly skilled to the “just at the starting …