by DavidFraser | May 6, 2013 | Communication, Personal Mastery, Relationship Skills, Wisdom
There something about train fares… We seem to have a remarkable ability to get worked up about relatively modest amounts of money when it comes to train fares. If our request for a reduced fare is turned down (for legitimate reasons, of course, though we don’t...
by DavidFraser | Mar 6, 2013 | Learning, Personal Mastery, Wisdom
Or would you rather keep searching yourself? It’s tempting to say “Of course we want the answer if someone else has it”? But do we really? Sometimes the loss of face, the embarrassment, or the hurt to our ego is too much to bear, and we avoid seeing what’s offered. Of...
by DavidFraser | Nov 7, 2012 | Personal Mastery, Wisdom
The lady behind the reception desk said “I’m sorry, but the pool closes at six o’clock on a Monday” She must have made a mistake… “Are you sure? The website says it’s open.” She confirms the pool is definitely closed. I’m for blaming something, so I say…...
by DavidFraser | Oct 19, 2012 | Leadership, Learning, Organizational Learning, Personal Mastery, Relationship Skills
Read the literature on organizational learning and you’ll find convincing descriptions of how fear or embarrassment impedes learning by individuals and teams. When something doesn’t turn out as expected, it’s a very human reaction to seek to cover up the failing—to...
by DavidFraser | Jun 17, 2012 | Communication, Leadership, People Magic, Personal Mastery, Relationship Skills, Wisdom
The host pokes a little fun at the participants. It’s part of an elaborate pattern, you might even say a ritual, in some ways intended to lighten the mood. Trouble is, those at the receiving end feel a little intimidated and may think twice about contributing to the...
