Edward's Stories # 11
Saturday morning, like every morning
Edward went out for a walk
With Athena, the border collie, and with his thoughts.
He loves that moment of the day
It is self-talk and reflection time.
…
Self-talk to reinforce his self-belief
From health to confidence
And to direct his day.
Lately Edward reflects more
During these walks as well.
He discovered new directions and ways.
…
Yesterday’s weekly review meeting
Was an outstanding success.
Not only because so many
Commitments were indeed honored
But above all,
There was a real sense of co-creation.
Edward’s team members
Proud of the progress made
And …
Realizing they just made baby-steps
They expressed that so much more can do done.
Every one looking forward to next week.
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Edward’s eyes were shining
While observing and contributing to the dynamics.
He felt very calm and good
Nothing of these irritations of the past
When once again a week had gone by
Without proper progress.
Now it was so different …
Different emotions, different outcome.
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Edward, can we briefly talk now?
Sarah asked with a twinkle in here eyes
After the 30-minute team meeting finished.
Edward was curious … of course
What would Sarah want?
She now clearly had become his right hand
He counted a lot on her.
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Edward, I want to suggest you
Think about the following this weekend:
Why was this week so productive,
Good and in high spirits?
…
And that question accompanied
Edward and Athena this Saturday morning.
Suddenly …
Edward realized that when he feels good
About - and with - himself
Everything comes together so well
At home, with his family
And now he sees … at work as well.
It is all about …
Emotions!
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A smile came to Edward’s face
Athena sensed the energy
That is it … Edward thought …
His first responsibility as leader
Is to create the right emotional foundation
So that everyone
Can be – and wants to be – at their best
Give it all to grow and evolve.
…
His first responsibility as leader
Edward discovered … is that of
Chief Emotions Officer.
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New energy took hold of Edward
Looking forward to next week
Sharing his discovery and learning with Sarah.
One more thing Edward thought …
The same foundation applies at home.
Just before coming home with Athena
Edward decides to be better at home as well
He knows he can.
Edward understands now
When he feels good, it creates a ripple effect
Across all his relationships, not just at work.
He understands now
He is 100% responsbile for his emotions
And the effect they create and impact they make.
P.S. How will you direct your emotions this week?
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