The Zing Collaborative Blog
Navigate the ever-changing landscape of leading in all dimensions of work and life.
WITH LOVE, YOU ARE NOT A CORPORATE HOSTAGE
We have an opportunity to shift from either/or, to both/and. We can be both an independent, free-thinking consultant and a former timeline-driven project manager.
REFLECTIONS FROM A WEEK (MOSTLY) UNPLUGGED
For the first time since starting my business, I left on vacation without my laptop, with the intention of Zing Collaborative being closed for a full week.
APRIL & MAY READING ROUND UP
This is the first book that I've read in a very long time that I had a hard time putting down.
IMITATION IS NOT FLATTERY (AND WHAT TO DO INSTEAD)
A number of times over the past year, I have discovered entire portions of my website copied and pasted onto other people's websites.
THE 3 MOST IMPORTANT QUESTIONS TO ANSWER BEFORE DOING ANYTHING
Spaciousness is both seductive and elusive. It winks at us from the 30 minutes of white space on our calendar between meetings, before disappearing into a sea of back-to-back appointments for the rest of the day.
MY CURRENT MORNING ROUTINE
As many of you know, I'm a huge fan of mornings. I'm most productive in the morning, I'm happiest in the morning, and there are few things I love more than the early, quiet moments of the day.
THE PROBLEM WITH THE HERO'S JOURNEY
We are evolving and transforming day by day and minute by minute.
find your tribe
If we are the average of the 5 people we spend the most time with, it's essential to have a kick-ass tribe.
THE SHIFT FROM SURVIVING TO THRIVING
What do you know about your “surviving versus thriving days”?
BEING + DOING
Intention and BEing combined with Action and DOing can be a really powerful combo.
IMITATION VS. CREATION
Sometimes, it can seem tempting to look around at what everyone else is doing and do the same thing.
IF YOU DON'T LIKE IT, CREATE SOMETHING DIFFERENT
We have more power to change things than we often know. The world is not "out there" - it's right in front of us. We create it.
HOW TO BE A BETTER LEADER, TEACHER, MEET-UP ORGANIZER, OR SPIN INSTRUCTOR
Ever walked into a gathering, a spin class, a team meeting, a yoga class, a conference, or a workshop, only to find everyone standing around in silence, looking at each other awkwardly?
3 Simple Ways to Be a Better Listener and Stay Present in Conversations
Studies have found that we spend 70-80 percent of our lives engaged in some form of communication, with around 45% of that time spent listening. The truth, though, is that many of us could stand to improve our listening skills.