Category Archives: personal development

The Perilous Journey of Becoming Someone

Posted on March 19, 2009 by pdncoach

EVERYTHING could be pointing the way…Perhaps my favorite Nic Askew film ever. Enjoy! Watch it over and over. And as always, if Blogger is not cooperating with video, use the link in the title. Thanks for tuning in. Join me … Continue reading →

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Can you "teach an old dog new tricks"?

Posted on January 30, 2009 by pdncoach

I get this a lot: Can you really teach an old dog (“like me”) new tricks? It seems everyone, at times, doubts his or her ability to learn, to develop, to change anything about oneself regardless of the desire to … Continue reading →

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Motivating "passive" team members

Posted on January 27, 2009 by pdncoach

How can I motivate passive team members who are resistant to changes and see themselves as “good enough” at what they do? Two tough questions any leader must consider are: “How do I motivate people to work on their development?” … Continue reading →

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