by Mary Franz | Feb 20, 2018 | Emotions, Overcoming Obstacles, Perseverence
Know what it’s like when — Things aren’t going as you planned Feelings of unwelcome take over Profound helplessness smothers hope Feeling betrayed, deeply offended, or just royally pissed when — Mocked by someone in a group meeting Called a vulgar name by...
by Mary Franz | Dec 19, 2017 | Emotions, Getting Unstuck
Got some? Apathy: lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern Angst: a strong feeling of worry about what you should do, how you should behave, or what will happen in the future Animosity: a feeling of ill will arousing active hostility Whether you’re living and working...
by Mary Franz | Nov 14, 2017 | Emotions, Leadership
No one wants to appear weak at work… yet, when you or one of the people you are leading become emotionally upset, judgments of this makes me too vulnerable or I’ll be seen as weak are common. Society tends to give women a pass to express tearful emotions...
by Mary Franz | Oct 17, 2017 | Emotions, Leadership, Overcoming Obstacles
Emotional stability is something we all struggle with at times– leaders too. Leadership is about motivating self and others towards a goal. To do so requires courage, a willingness to be vulnerable, learn from failure and overcome barriers so you can keep...
by Mary Franz | Sep 11, 2017 | Compassion, Connection, Emotions, Empathy, Exhaustion
It can happen to you. Whether you’re a professional helper (first responder, police, nurse, doctor, coach, social-worker, teacher, pastor) or a leader in a major corporation, small business, or team member who gives personal-hands-on support it can happen… especially...
by Mary Franz | Aug 13, 2017 | Communication, Ego, Emotions, Feedback, Improving
Have you ever needed a boost to your ego after getting feedback? Ego– noun; A person’s sense of self-esteem or self-importance. ‘He needed a boost to his ego.’ (Oxford Living Dictionary) I remember being introduced to the first check mark of my life in...
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