Kristi Mallory

Executive Coach | VP, TXKLM | Certified Dare to Lead™ Facilitator | Crucial Conversation Expert | Former VP, Royal Manufacturing

[Zig Ziglar @TheZigZiglar]

"For things to change, you have to change."-Jim Rohn

[Malcolm Gladwell @Gladwell]

Guess what came out today? MY NEW BOOk!! Revenge of the Tipping Point: Overstories, Superspreaders, and the Rise of Social Engineering https://t.co/hvYsbQnMei

[Daniel Pink @DanielPink]

Tuesday wisdom:

[IntlCoachingFederation @ICFHQ]

“Coaching was more impactful than seminars – it targets one’s nature and character and makes tweaks to make the right decisions for the community they lead.” - Charles Nyambe, MBA
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[Dr. Henry Cloud @DrHenryCloud]

Emotional intelligence, or EQ, goes beyond traditional measures of success like IQ, education, or experience. It's the ability to recognize, understand, and manage our own emotions and to recognize, understand, and influence (without trying to control) the emotions of those around us. It's the secret ingredient that can make the difference between good and great performance in all areas of life. At its heart, emotional intelligence is about awareness —of ourselves and others.

Think about a time when you were in a heated discussion. Did you find yourself reacting instantly, perhaps saying things you later regretted? Or were you able to pause, take a breath, and respond thoughtfully? The difference between these two scenarios often comes down to emotional intelligence.

The good news is that you can develop emotional intelligence. It's not a fixed trait but a set of skills that can be learned and improved over time. Keep an eye out for an upcoming post about cultivating emotional intelligence!

[Susan David, Ph.D. @SusanDavid_PhD]

Tough situations and the tough emotions that often accompany them are an unavoidable part of life.

When we turn to our difficult emotions as sources of insight, we’re able to tap into our values, make intentional decisions, and live authentically.

[Dr. Henry Cloud @DrHenryCloud]

Our emotions serve a vital role. Think of them as warning signs of deeper issues at play in your heart and mind. They help reveal what we value, unearth a problem occurring, and drive us to make positive changes. When you feel overwhelmed, angry, or sad, take a moment to pause and ask: Is there something here that needs my attention? Am I angry at the person or situation? Do I have something in my heart that needs deeper attention? Facing your negative emotions and looking for a root cause can unlock profound transformation when you handle the deeper issue your emotions are pointing toward.

[IntlCoachingFederation @ICFHQ]

"Teamwork makes the dream work," right?

So, as we start this new week, let's pay attention to creating collaborations that get us closer to our goals! ☀️

[Dr. John Townsend @drjohntownsend]

Many leaders receive no training dealing with 𝙡𝙤𝙨𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙜𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙛 which results in delayed bereavement, loss of energy, ability to focus, mood problems and lack of creativity. @GrowthSkillsFDN provides tools for a better outcome. https://t.co/XVvyTvTnIH

#loss #griefwork

[GrowthSkills @GrowthSkillsFDN]

Only 3️⃣ workshops left in 2024! Learn in-person from Best Selling #Boundaries Authors and Psychologists, @drjohntownsend and @DrHenryCloud this Fall.

Register here: https://t.co/lRvMdMEA7y

#BreakThroughForTheBest

[IntlCoachingFederation @ICFHQ]

✨Reminder✨

"It is not self-indulgent to look after our well-being.

If we are not well, we will not be able to provide the kind of quality of presence and safe space required for effective coaching." - Christian van Nieuwerburgh

[Susan David, Ph.D. @SusanDavid_PhD]

Empathy doesn’t require agreement, endorsement, or even action. Empathy's hallmark is the ability to move from your psychological world into the psychological world of others.

Empathy asks that we see the person in front of us (or the other side of the screen). This is a human—not someone to be persuaded, a problem to be solved, or a checkbox to be marked. Rather, a human being with an experience that is as unique and varied as our own.

It’s this stance of curiosity and willingness that elevates the best of our humanity and creates a path forward.

[Dr. Henry Cloud @DrHenryCloud]

Beating yourself—or someone else—up doesn’t bring the desired response. True growth can’t happen when you beat someone down. The only way someone can grow up or mature up is when we stop beating them down and instead start lifting them up, encouraging them to more, motivating them to do and be better. How can you change the way you motivate others today?

[Daniel Pink @DanielPink]

Tuesday wisdom:

[Adam Grant @AdamMGrant]

What stops us from speaking truth to power is not a desire for harmony. It’s a climate of fear and futility.

When leaders fail to make it safe and worthwhile to be honest, we bite our tongues.

Weak leaders stifle dissent and leave themselves weaker. Strong leaders welcome dissent and make themselves stronger.

https://t.co/4K01eUCQzY

[Susan David, Ph.D. @SusanDavid_PhD]

Categorizing emotions as “good” or “bad” invites unnecessary judgment into our daily inner dialogues. But why should we judge something that’s part of our natural human experience? Instead of judgment, greet your emotions with courage, curiosity, and compassion.

[Dr. John Townsend @drjohntownsend]

Check-in time. Our hearts go out to the victims and families that experienced the Assassination attempt; here are some tips you may find helpful. 🙏

[Townsend Institute @TownsendCUI]

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[Kristi Mallory @KristiMallory]

Highly recommend this 5 day workshop experience with the original #Boundaries gurus! 👇👇👇👇

[Dr. John Townsend @drjohntownsend]

Looking forward to the next #UltimateLeadership with everyone this July! 👏👏