The old masters used to observe the natural world and discern what lessons could be learned from it. We see this evident in our western tradition of poetry, where many of the great writers of their respective ages had a seeming affinity with the natural world and human nature that led to them creating scenes and images of profound beauty. We see it even more strongly in the martial arts traditions of the east, where individual fighting styles are often named after animals: tiger, monkey, crane, etcetera. I learned one such lesson from the natural world a few decades ago, albeit it was rather less grand and beautiful than the past ones I have cited!
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INTERVIEW WITH A BP #11: CASSANDRA ANDREWS
In the light of coronavirus and lockdown, we’ve been having lots of conversations with Mappers about how people’s profiles are changing in response to these dramatic circumstances.
UNLOCKING MOTIVATION PART 6: BARRIERS POSED BY PEOPLE, MONEY & TIME
“The coach has another crucial role, then: he or she has enabled the client to get clarity on where the destination leads, but now the coach has to help the client understand what needs to be done to get there. That is, how does the client demolish the barriers that are preventing access to the ‘promised land’” – Mapping Motivation for Coaching
UNLOCKING MOTIVATION PART 3: THE TIMES THEY ARE A-CHANGIN’
Understanding how motivators change, and specifically how your motivations in life have shifted over time, is a great way to re-evaluate what you might deem as past ‘mistakes’. It is a great way to understand how you got from then to now, and why you may have made certain choices.
UNLOCKING MOTIVATION PART 2: REVENGE OF THE DIRTY COFFEE CUP
This week, we will talk about what the Maps can reveal about human relationships and the startling way they can be used to improve communication and teamwork in an office.
The Mapping Motivation Series 