Did you catch this morning's weekly standup?  Blind Spots: We all have them. Where to find them & how to overcome them.  Explore the following three areas:   Knowledge Behavior  Emotion

Let’s see if we can find yours. Think about yourself in the workplace and those you work with.  4 Things to Look for With Blind Spots 1. Know your assumptions 2. Test your assumptions,  3. Get more knowledge   4. Get more feedback Share your thoughts on this process below.

Trust. What is it and how do you build it? Who do you trust? Who trusts you?  What are the foundations to that trust?

Trust in the work place.

Think about one person you trust no matter what and also the other extreme of a person that you do not trust.

What are the foundations of trust or lack of trust with each individual? 

Trust - being vulnerable at a time of risk or uncertainty

Did you catch the Monday morning standup? 3 Perspectives to Consider for Success 1. External Stakeholders 2. Team as a Whole 3. Individuals on the Team Think about who you are leading, what positive impact in the short term and long term do you want to have?

Thankful for each of you in the Great Transitions Strategies Community

There are over 45,000 veteran organizations, how do you know which one's to support?  Below are five that I have personally worked with or know others who have had direct positive impact from them. 

Each of these help the veteran, their family and the local community. 

1. Commit Foundation - helps veterans transition (www.commitfoundation.org)
2. Project Opportunity, Baltimore -  provides 10 week entrepreneur course (www.project-opportunity.com)
3. Candorful - provides practice interview for veterans (candorful.org)
4. Head Strong Project - provides services for veterans suffering from PTSD (www.headstrong.org)
5. Cohen Veterans Network - provides mental health services to veterans and their families (https://www.cohenveteransnetwork.org/

Do you have others?  Share them below. 

What intentional change did you try to make this year?

What were the results? Were they positive or negative? What if you could apply some science to ensure you can make changes and they are sustainable?

Listen to hear the details and comment your thoughts below.