by Mindy Kantor | Feb 20, 2024 | Communication, Mindset, Self-Leadership
The Japanese have a concept called ‘ma,’ which is described as a space, pause, or interval between. These gaps allow something to emerge, like how the silence between notes creates music. Similarly, “conversation silence” enables us to be with another person, allowing...
by Mindy Kantor | Feb 6, 2024 | Career, Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Mindset, Self-Leadership
As human beings, we want to be seen, heard, and appreciated. Yet, we all experience interactions differently and bring with us various motivations, inherent biases, and conditioned behavior. Because of this, when we work with others—by choice or when told—we cannot...
by Mindy Kantor | Jan 16, 2024 | Career, Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Mindset, Self-Leadership
Philosopher Aristotle coined the phrase, “The whole is greater than the sum of its parts,” which suggests two things: (1) that “the whole is something else than its parts,” and (2) that it’s “more effective to interact and work together rather than individually.” Many...
by Mindy Kantor | Jan 1, 2024 | Change/Transformation, Communication, Deep Coaching, Emotional Intelligence, Enneagram, Human Design, Internal Family Systems, MBTI, Mindset, Personal Branding, Self-Leadership, Sparketype
A common theme of “high and low expressions” runs through most skills’ development, personality, psychological, and behavioral assessments, as well as therapeutical modalities and Human Design. The names may be different, such as the Enneagram’s “Stages of...
by Mindy Kantor | Dec 5, 2023 | Assessments, Change/Transformation, Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Mindset, Self-Leadership, Sparketype
The words you choose for your speech or writing significantly impact how your message is received by yourself and others. WHAT you say, HOW you say it, and WHEN you say it can transmit positive energy and be uplifting and inspiring, or can spread negative energy,...
by Mindy Kantor | Nov 21, 2023 | Change/Transformation, Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Mindset, Self-Leadership
Regardless of your threshold for navigating change, its push and pull, disruption, and uncertainty can span from exciting to exhausting to frustrating, potentially clouding your judgment. Being able to self-regulate can help you learn how to temper your nerves,...