Two words that instantaneously come to mind when I hear military are effective leadership and discipline. I as many others look forward to military tattoos in order to witness the military drum performances and the public demonstration of military skills, drills and tactics. The highlight of these events is undoubtedly the precision and flawless synchronisation … Continue reading TIME OUT – Lessons from A Military Tattoo
Author: judyjosephmcsween
If you chat long enough with Judy, at some stage of the discussion, the importance of being still and reflecting will surface in the conversation. It is hard to imagine that someone who exudes such passion and energy actually takes time out daily to sit still for 20mins twice a day. However Judy would be the first to admit that her daily meditative practice has contributed to her success with her organisational development interventions.
Clients continually express surprise at her ability to engage workshop participants in open and honest discussions, on highly contentious interpersonal and organisational issues, while she contains a relaxed and respectful climate in the room.
The duality of her persona is exposed as she convulses into spontaneous laughter, bringing elements of fun into her strategic planning leadership development and team building sessions.
Her energy is contagious, so do not be surprised if you succumb and find yourself and your team mates working into the wee hours to complete a workshop assignment, so that you are able to spend the next day in introspection and reflection :-)
Time Out for Growth
I guess the recent spate of flooding here in the west has left me very reflective. In the 1960’s, I was a mere child when Diego Martin experienced floods comparable with those of last weekend ... my memory could therefore be distorted. I remember the water in the streets of Chuma Monka, people in the … Continue reading Time Out for Growth
Time Out … This One’s For Me
Inevitably after I return from facilitating one of my Time Out 24 hour Personal Rejuvenator Retreats in San Raphael, someone would ask me “how was it?” and usually my answer would be “don’t ask me, ask the participants” or “why don’t you try it and see”. Well Time Out August 10th-11th 2012, was certainly different. … Continue reading Time Out … This One’s For Me
Time Out for the New Traffic Plan …The Kotter Kringe
John Kotter must now be cringing each time that someone mentions that he paid a visit to Trinidad and Tobago. In January 2008 the guru of Change Management – John Kotter, visited Trinidad and Tobago. Attendees forked out the massive sum of $5,000 to hear Mr Kotter extol on leadership success and with good reason, … Continue reading Time Out for the New Traffic Plan …The Kotter Kringe
TIME OUT – Once Upon A Time …. Black Squirrel Trauma
Each of us during our lifetime has created a story based on fact or fiction. More importantly, if we take a Time Out to reflect on how the story we tell impacts on who we are and how we react to situations and relate to others, We would have a full appreciation of what results … Continue reading TIME OUT – Once Upon A Time …. Black Squirrel Trauma
TIME OUT ………. Inspiration Explosion
Over the last few weeks, I could not help but notice the frequency with which the word “inspiration” is now being used in our vocabulary. Not a day goes by in which the word does not receive visibility via written word and/or auditory communication. That said, I decided to explore the definitions provided for the … Continue reading TIME OUT ………. Inspiration Explosion
Time Out – Leading From Behind
So recently I recommenced my regular walks around the savannah. The first outing was memorable, as I once again familiarised myself with who trains where and who limes on which bench, some things don't change, even as time rolls on. I thought that I was doing an acceptable timing, until I got to the stretch … Continue reading Time Out – Leading From Behind
Time Out …. One Thing I Know For Sure – 15 Things You Should Give Up To Be Happy
Last week I saw this posting on my facebook page “15 Things You Should Give Up To Be Happy” Right away my antenna went up, because I function in a land that speaks of not “what I have to give up”, but “what I have to do more of and what I have to pick … Continue reading Time Out …. One Thing I Know For Sure – 15 Things You Should Give Up To Be Happy
Time Out …………. It’s a War, Rumours of A War
This morning the lyrics of Bob Marley’s “War” are flittering in and out of my head – not because of my love of the man Bob Nestor Marley, but moreso as I reflected on verbal exchanges that I heard over the last fortnight. Have you ever sat like a fly on a wall, invisible to … Continue reading Time Out …………. It’s a War, Rumours of A War
are you ready for a time out? 