The Parliament Vol. 1, No. 23

What kind of person do you want to be?...

Author

Thomas Greek
December 13, 2024

COACHING PROMPT OF THE WEEK

“What kind of person do you want to be?”

This is a powerful question that encourages self-reflection and personal growth. It invites individuals to consider their values, aspirations, and the type of person they want to become. Declaring an ideal version of yourself might help you reverse engineer the kind of growth you’ll need to get there, including new skills, mindsets, and relationships to help you achieve this future state. Here are a few other questions you might consider asking to keep the conversation going:

  • What is one small step you can take towards this version of yourself? 

  • What might get in your way?

  • What kind of support or resources will you need to become this version of yourself? 

Remember that coaching isn’t telling! Coaching is about staying curious and making space for those in our care to become confident authors of their own stories.

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

Essentialism

As leaders, we’re often pulled in countless directions—emails, meetings, competing priorities—and it’s easy to confuse being busy with being effective. Greg McKeown's concept of Essentialism invites us to take a step back and ask, "What is the most important thing I can focus on right now?"

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As leaders, we navigate challenges every day, but the Holiday Season and end-of-year hustle can amplify that stress—for us and our teams. Goi Nasu reminds us in this quote that mental and emotional resilience isn’t about ignoring difficulties; it’s about safeguarding our inner world while staying steady for those who rely on us.

How will you protect your "ship" this Holiday Season?

BE A FORCE MULTIPLIER!

Work with your team to create a list of all the reports, meetings, and other administrative functions you’re responsible for.  Then next to each, consider whether or not this action is ‘essential,’ and write either a “Hell, Yes!” or a “No.”  No wiggle room – just choose between the two and then get curious and have a conversation about those ‘no’s’ to determine whether or not you really need those reports, meetings, and other activities. 

RECOMMENDED READING

Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less

Essentialism is more than a time-management technique. It is a systematic discipline for discerning what is absolutely essential, then eliminating everything that is not, so we can make the highest possible contribution toward the things that really matter. By forcing us to apply more selective criteria for where to spend our precious time and energy, the disciplined pursuit of less empowers us to reclaim control of our own choices, instead of giving others the implicit permission to choose for us.

www.amazon.com/Essentialism-Disciplined-Pursuit-Greg-McKeown/dp/0804137382

Essentialism by Greg McKeown is a powerful guide to a more focused and fulfilling life. McKeown challenges readers to question their priorities and commitments, encouraging them to focus on what truly matters. By embracing essentialism, you can declutter your life, increase productivity, and achieve greater happiness. This book is a must-read for anyone seeking to simplify their life and maximize their impact.

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