Crossword Puzzles of Our Lives (Looking Outside In and Inside Out)
My grandfather, one of the wisest men I’ve ever known, would find great joy every Sunday after church spending hours trying to complete the NYT crossword puzzle. As a USPS letter carrier for over thirty years, his capacity to love life and his ability to bring joy to others were…
A Simple Collection of Best Reads
In our work with teams and individuals, the importance of better understanding ourselves and others is key to building strong relationships. It’s important to always be learning, so in that spirit here are a few reads that we highly recommend: “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People” by Stephen R.…
Maintaining Focus and Alignment about What Matters Most to You
Is it possible that you already possess a superpower that once activated, becomes a super skill? Most of us only associate superpowers with fictional superheroes. A less known fact is that each of us has the ability to tap into this unique super skill. By slowing down and writing things…
The Origin Of The CoreSelf Mapping Process and its Application in the Workplace
“Over 40% of Americans report increases in mental distress due to the COVID-19 pandemic, leaving employers with their own crisis, resulting in increased absenteeism, negative impacts on productivity and profits, and an increase in health care costs,” said Brian Marcotte, President and CEO of the nonprofit National Business Group…
Why CoreSelf Mapping and CoreSelf Positioning?
Simon Sinek has achieved an extraordinary level of influence in the realm of marketing strategy development. His books and lectures have influenced a broad spectrum of leaders in his field and are worthy of our careful attention. Sinek’s “Golden Circle” theory of marketing advocates that we “Begin With Why” our…
Getting on the Same Page—and Staying There
As a leader, you’ve experienced those satisfying projects or client wins where it seemed that the entire team was on the same page; that feeling of achievement is quite rewarding. Ever wonder how to share that feeling with other teams in a consistent, repeatable, and sustainable way? It’s possible to…
Triangles
Jonathan Thomas and Tim Preston explore the geometry of relationships from both a leadership and personal perspective, and how their CoreSelf Map™ begins with drawing a simple triangle on a blank sheet of paper to help people visualize stable relationships and how to work better together.
Leadership Lenses of 4X Leaders
Getting on the Same Page, Literally – Part 2
Jonathan Thomas and Tim Preston dive deep into what inspired them to consider changing career paths and how their CoreSelf Map has helped many people and teams become the best version of themselves.
Getting on the Same Page, Literally – Part 1
Join co founders Tim Preston & Jonathan Thomas of Simple. Not Easy as they discuss using a unique process, a one-page CoreSelf Mapping tool devoted to helping individuals and teams get on the same page.