Posts by Bonnie Artman Fox
The Art of Gaining Perspective and Seeing the Bigger Picture
Many years ago, I read a story written by an unknown author about two men who shared a hospital room. Both men were confined to their beds. Every day, the man whose bed was next to the window described to his roommate what he saw as he looked out the window. He told him about…
Read MoreThe Mindset Shift to Releasing What’s No Longer Needed
During a move several years ago, I found boxes of outdated documents I had been holding onto far longer than needed. Knowing the documents were taking up space, I made a plan to start getting rid of them over a three-week period by taking them to a store for shredding. I let go of 27…
Read MoreSocks, Shoe Laces, and Leadership Fundamentals
March Madness is fast approaching, and every year as it becomes time for fans to start cheering for their teams and picks, I’m reminded of a blog I once wrote. It was about John Wooden, the former head coach of the UCLA Bruins Basketball team. Coach Wooden has been referred to as the greatest coach…
Read More5 Ways to Stay Calm When Addressing Abrasive Behavior
Imagine this… You’re a leader addressing one of your top-performer’s abrasive behavior. You’re in the midst of telling her you’ve received a series of complaints about treating employees disrespectfully. Your demeanor is calm, and your tone of voice conveys that you genuinely care about helping your top performer overcome negative perceptions about her leadership style.…
Read MoreIt’s time to address abrasive behavior: 5 Steps to motivate abrasive leaders to change
Are you on the verge of losing valued employees because of a top-performing leader’s abrasive behavior? If so, perhaps you’ve heard the following type of complaints from employees as they head for the door: TEAM MEMBER A tells you she’s leaving because of repeatedly being yelled at in front of co-workers. She says “When I…
Read MoreWhat is a Fixer? The Costs and Benefits of Taking Charge
Have you ever found yourself stepping into a situation at work or at home, and taking on the task of solving other people’s problems? Perhaps at the expense of your time, energy, and even money, you tend to step in to save the day? Do you ever feel overwhelmed by the demands of constantly trying…
Read MoreHow self-awareness optimizes your leadership and decreases your blind spots
When was the last time you welcomed difficult feedback from a colleague? Despite how uncomfortable it was to hear, were you actually grateful that someone on your team had the courage to speak honestly about the impact of your words, attitude, or behavior? That’s what happened to Ryan when one of the co-founders of the…
Read MoreDoes the look on your face create psychological safety with your employees?
Most leaders don’t learn this until it’s too late. The skillset necessary to strategize your business plan, create systems, and monitor metrics is not the same skillset necessary to retain employees to run your day-to-day operations. That’s why having interpersonal skills that create psychological safety with your employees is so important. When employees are constantly…
Read MoreWhy self-control is the engine of your success
Do you have a goal you’ve been intending to reach, but for one reason or another, haven’t reached the finish line yet? Something you’ve been waiting to accomplish for a long time and have been putting off? If so, you may find the If-Then Plan beneficial. Developed by Psychologist Peter Gollwitzer, the If-Then plan not…
Read MoreHow To Stand Up To An Abrasive Boss While Staying Level Headed And Respectful
Imagine having a boss who’s known for angry, emotional outbursts and knee-jerk reactions regardless of who’s around. Now imagine, you’re in a meeting with your boss and peers discussing a project timeline. Each person plays a role in contributing to the project. Suddenly your boss starts yelling about the project being behind schedule and you…
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