Monthly Archives: August 2010

Programming Strategy & Tactics In Your internalGPS

“Let’s have a meeting to discuss our strategy” was the response to a question about how we were going to proceed with a big supplier negotiation. Ugh, another meeting to try and cram into our busy schedules. Why can’t we just move forward? “Why are we using this supplier again in this design? They have inconsistent quality and a terrible delivery record!” A design was completed with no connection to the strategy to exit the supplier. Why was the […]

Quitting or Sticking Using Your internalGPS 2

On my recent adventure to Bali we had a planned bike ride in the mountains. It was a beautiful sunny morning and even a bit cool in the mountain breeze. We put on our helmets and did a little test ride; it has been way too long since I had to shift gears on a bike. As it turns out that was not the problem; the squeezing of the brakes was the challenge. It was nice to go down […]

Using your internalGPS for Strong Connections 7

Researchers have shown that one of the best ways to assure long term happiness on your road to success is to cultivate strong social connections.  I was reminded of this multiple times on my recent trip to Bali.  The culture there is extremely connected; they all work together as a village to manage their community and orchestrate elaborate ceremonies for their Balinese version of Hinduism.   Their daily activities all revolve around their rituals and supporting each other. Each day […]

Bali Healers, Assumptions & Coincidences on Your Path 1

There are two Balinese healers in this town (Ubud), one is famous due to Elizabeth Gilbert’s best selling book, “Eat, Pray, Love.”  Last year the workshop leaders went to him but they all had basically the same diagnosis, “You are strong beautiful woman.”  Our young Balinese River Rafting Guide (we met earlier in the day) said that the famous Healer lies in order to quickly move through the long lines of waiting tourists. He recommended we go to the […]