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Think your aging parent may have dementia & doesn't want to get tested? You can overcome this potential battle. Learn how from my experience... No aging parent wants to admit they may be losing their mental faculties after being an accomplished & competent adult for 40 + years… My mom is highly intelligent, fiercely independent, an overachiever. And she's been losing names of long-term friends, losing track of time, telling the same stories half a dozen times in the same day… but that didn’t necessarily mean dementia. Many conditions mimic dementia including Lyme disease, thyroid disorders, brain tumors, head trauma, alcohol abuse, & sleep disorders. This is a short list, there’s more copycats. ☹ According to MaryBeth Bailar, PsyD, here are Red Flags to look for: ⏩Repeat the same stories, same questions frequently. ⏩ Stop doing regular tasks. ⏩Seem more withdrawn than usual. ⏩ Doesn’t engage in activities they once enjoyed         * These can also be depression, too. ☹ Think your loved one is experiencing more than normal mental decline? 1.     Ask your loved one if they are worried about something or have a new stressor in their lives. 👉Acute stress can trigger dementia like symptoms. If there’s a way to reduce that stress offer help. 👉 My dad’s cancer treatment & his complicated recovery worry my mom 24/7/366. 2.     Realize some mental decline is normal. Be concerned with significant changes in their abilities to perform regular tasks. 👉 I frequently drive my mom places to get extra time with her AND to be ensure safety. 𝓢𝓱𝓮 𝓸𝓯𝓽𝓮𝓷 𝓼𝓪𝔂𝓼 𝓱𝓸𝔀 𝓵𝓾𝓬𝓴𝔂 𝓼𝓱𝓮 𝓲𝓼 𝓪𝓼 𝓶𝓸𝓼𝓽 𝓸𝓯 𝓱𝓮𝓻 𝓯𝓻𝓲𝓮𝓷𝓭𝓼 𝓻𝓪𝓻𝓮𝓵𝔂 𝓼𝓮𝓮 𝓽𝓱𝓮𝓲𝓻 𝓴𝓲𝓭𝓼 𝓸𝓻 𝓰𝓻𝓪𝓷𝓭𝓴𝓲𝓭𝓼 𝓪𝓷𝔂𝓶𝓸𝓻𝓮. 3.     Normalize neurocognitive testing. “It’s a standard health screening. It’s a baseline for data. It helps with prevention.” 👉 Remove negative stigma, put a positive spin on it. 👉 Use "I" statements based in love & curiosity “I want to be healthy and independent as long as possible. By getting tested, we know where you are and can support you in staying healthy.” 👉If your loved one’s mental status declines the awareness can help you put tools in place for their safety. 4.     Encourage them to talk with a medical professional about testing and you do the same for you. 👉 My siblings and I plan to get tested early and mention it to our parents as something that’s important for us to stay healthy. 👉Often a doctor can do a basic assessment without ever calling it a "Formal Test" by asking a series of questions. If the doctor has concerns talk about getting a more comprehensive test done. Using this approach, my mom is good with testing and has scheduled a formal mental screening. With this information, we'll have a baseline to gauge her mental fitness. Share if you found this valuable. Ps. Need more support around midlife? I have your back! #midlife #aging #healthandwellness #ageism #personaldevelopment

Bridging the Gap: Language and Coaching in India In India, coaching holds immense potential, but language can be a barrier. While English fluency is common, deep understanding often requires a client's mother tongue. Terms like "resilience" resonate better when explained in their native language. My aim is to dismantle barriers and make growth accessible to wider range of learners who are interested in the learning services that I provide, not just limited to leaders and elites from multinational corporations who speaks English. Although, I have limitations too since I know only a few Indian languages, but that's a future. The legacy of English-medium schools in India left many feeling a disconnect from their cultural heritage. The evolution of curriculum in Indian schools has been shaped by various historical, political, and social forces. Fluency in English became a marker of elitism, hindering growth for many when it comes to exploring our own gold. For individuals who are not proficient in English, they may also lack a comprehensive understanding of their native language. This situation can be attributed to the impacts of foreign invasions and political influences on educational curriculums. An example of this is the translation of the word 'Resilience' in Hindi, which is 'लचीलापन'. Now, how many of you know that? Unfortunately, many in India are now facing challenges as they are fluent neither in English nor in their own mother tongue. However, I'm not against language learning! On the contrary, I'd love to explore languages globally. The issue lies in solely relying on English, creating a barrier for those who connect best in their mother tongue. This is where I see a significant opportunity. Recently, I connected with 3 new clients: Two families and a young individual. I am super thrilled to share that I got these 3 clients in the last 2 weeks. YAY. One family, with parents from MNCs, is comfortable in English. The other, a Tamil family with a business-owning father and an engineer mother, thrives in Tamil for deep conversations. While initially coaching them in English as well as Tamil on navigating life and family business challenges, the discussions naturally progressed to values clarification and alignment. I am myself unable to translate words like resilience and commitment into Tamil, despite being born and raised in Tamil Nadu. Recognizing the need for a deeper connection, I'm now creating a customized program for value-driven career planning and ethical business practices specifically in Tamil. While I am proficient in few Indian languages and have coached people through native languages in the past, this is my first attempt at developing a #coaching tool in a language besides English, and I'm excited about its potential to empower growth. By bridging the language gap, I hope to make learning a transformative experience for a wider range of people. Below: a tool in #Tamil based on our brainstorming. 🙂

Leaders play a pivotal role in shaping the culture of an organization, much like gardeners nurturing plants in a greenhouse. This analogy illustrates how leaders create an environment that can either foster growth or stifle it. Leaders are not just figureheads but active participants in cultivating an atmosphere where employees, akin to plants, can thrive. Leaders are instrumental in setting the tone and atmosphere of an organization. Their actions, decisions, and behaviors serve as a model for others within the organization, influencing the overall culture. According to Edgar Schein, a notable organizational psychologist, leadership is central to forming, strengthening, and changing organizational culture. Schein emphasizes that the primary mechanism leaders use to influence culture is their own behavior (Schein, E. H. (2010) Organizational Culture and Leadership). While the top leader sets the overarching cultural tone, other leaders within the organization, such as vp's or directors, also play critical roles. They create subcultures that can vary significantly, ranging from nurturing to neglectful environments. This complexity is akin to different areas of a greenhouse, where conditions might vary to suit different types of plants. The concept of subcultures within an organization highlights the diversity of leadership styles and their differential impacts on organizational culture. (Quinn, R. E., & Cameron, K. (1983) Organizational Life Cycles and Shifting Criteria of Effectiveness). Leadership influence extends beyond formal titles. Individuals who possess significant informal influence, such as long-tenured employees, can also shape the culture. Their behaviors and attitudes can propagate through the organization, influencing others and setting informal standards. This aspect of cultural influence is supported by research on social learning in organizations, which suggests that employees often emulate the behaviors of influential peers (Bandura, A. (1977) Social Learning Theory). To aid leaders in understanding and shaping their organizational culture, tools like the Support Challenge Matrix and the Maximizing Team Performance flywheel (each introduced in previous posts) provide valuable insights. These tools help leaders assess the dynamics within their teams and the broader organization and to identify whether the culture is supporting or hindering progress. Continuous adaptation to the feedback is crucial for continued progress (Kotter, J. P. (1996) Leading Change). Leaders are crucial in defining and influencing organizational culture. By fostering a liberating and supportive culture, leaders can maximize the potential of their teams. The use of diagnostic tools enables leaders to reflect on their impact and adjust their strategies to promote the best outcomes for all members of the organization. This intentional approach to leadership and culture is essential for creating a thriving organizational environment.

The work "Sea of Planets Stories" is an emblematic piece that captures the essence of contemporary art through a masterful fusion of traditional painting and digital technology. Painted on a 150x150 cm canvas, this work features a QR code that, when scanned, transports the viewer to an animation on the artist's YouTube channel, titled the same way. This code is much more than just a functional element; it is a portal to a visually rich and evocative world, combining decades of work and creativity by the renowned painter "Durome" Eduardo Romaguera. Singularities and Artistic Value: Fusion of Media: The use of a QR code as the primary subject represents a pioneering confluence between painting and technology. This innovative integration challenges traditional perceptions of art, evoking the spirit of movements such as Dadaism and Conceptual Art, where function and form intertwine to create new sensory experiences. Multidimensional Narrative: The animation accessible through the QR code is not a mere digital illustration; it is a complex narrative that unfolds through Romaguera's key frames, created over more than two decades. Each fragment of the animation is a testimony to the artist's growth and evolution, showing a deep connection between the sea and the planets, recurring elements in his work. Interactivity and Viewer Participation: By engaging the viewer in an act of active discovery, the work transcends the passive experience of observation. This interactive characteristic is reminiscent of the participatory art promoted by artists such as Yoko Ono and Marina Abramović, where the audience not only observes but becomes an integral part of the work. Artistic Heritage and Evolution: Incorporating paintings from over 20 years of Romaguera's work, the animation represents a retrospective of his career, offering collectors a unique opportunity to appreciate the evolution of his style and technique. This adds significant historical and collectible value to the piece, aligning it with the work of artists such as Gerhard Richter and Anselm Kiefer, whose retrospectives are highly valued in the art market. Attractive to Collectors: Innovation and Originality: This work represents an investment in artistic innovation, a highly valued attribute in the contemporary market. History and Depth: The incorporation of Romaguera's 20+ years of work provides a rich historical context, enhancing its appeal and value. Immersive Experience: The combination of a physical work with an immersive digital experience offers collectors something more than just a painting; it offers a complete and dynamic narrative. "Sea of Planets Stories" is not just a work of art; it is an experience that invites the viewer on a journey through time and space, using the power of technology to expand the boundaries of what art can be.

Netanyahu says Hamas’ spirit 'starting to break' "The decisions that we make are fateful decisions for the future of the State of Israel and the Zionist enterprise," the Israeli prime minister said TEL AVIV, July 23/ Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has noted that the spirit of the radical Palestinian movement Hamas "is starting to break" and asserted that he plans to continue Israel’s military operation in the Gaza Strip in order to liberate hostages held there. ""I am doing everything in my power to combine the necessary humanitarian objective and the imperative to return the hostages, and at the same time, preserve the existence of the State of Israel. I am not prepared in any way to give in on the victory over Hamas. If we give up on this, we will be in danger in the face of Iran's entire axis of evil. The decisions that we make are fateful decisions for the future of the State of Israel and the Zionist enterprise. Regarding the deal [to liberate the hostages], the conditions are becoming ripe, without doubt. This is a good sign and the additional sign is that we see that the enemy's spirit is starting to break," Netanyahu said at a meeting with representatives of the families of the hostages, during his visit to the US, as cited by his office. "I believe that if we are steadfast in this, we can achieve a deal. I say in advance that this is a process. Unfortunately, it will not take place all at once; there will be stages. However, I believe that we can advance the deal and leave us in possession of the leverage to bring about the release of the others. This is the direction in which we are heading," he stressed. Tensions flared up again in the Middle East on October 7, 2023, when militants from the Gaza-based Palestinian radical group Hamas staged a surprise incursion into Israeli territory from the Gaza Strip. Hamas described its attack as a response to the aggressive actions of Israeli authorities against the Al-Aqsa Mosque on the Temple Mount in Jerusalem’s Old City. In response, Israel has declared a state of war readiness; announced a total blockade of the Gaza Strip, home to 2.3 million Palestinians; and began delivering air strikes on the enclave and certain parts of Lebanon and Syria, followed by a ground operation in the enclave. Clashes are underway in the West Bank as well. At the end of November 2023, Hamas reported reaching an agreement with Israel, mediated by Qatar and Egypt, on a humanitarian truce which lasted a week. Israel managed to liberate 110 hostages during this time. On December 1, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) accused Hamas of violating the ceasefire and announced renewed fighting in the Gaza Strip. #business #finance #financialservices

Vice president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah delivering the Hage Geingob memorial lecture – ‘His Legacy Lives On’: 8 June  2024 I thank the organisers of this important memorial lecture, which I am confident will be the beginning of a series of events that will honour and immortalise the rich legacy of leadership by the third president of the Republic of Namibia and the third president of Swapo, Hage Geingob.  On the morning of 4 February 2024, Geingob left us in the most abrupt manner and none of us were prepared for the void that he has left in our hearts and minds. We are now left with memories and the profound footprint comrade Geingob left in what he passionately conceptualised as the Namibian House – a Namibian House in which no one should feel left out. The ideas, the deeds and the indelible footprints of president Geingob, which oblige us to convene here, are a powerful testimonial of a life of courage, sacrifice and a life well lived, in service of the Namibian people, Africa and humanity at large.  It is indeed fitting that we are laying the bricks that will ensure that ‘His Legacy Lives On’, as the theme of this memorial lecture intends to do. You will agree with me that it is hard to find an entry point for a discussion about the legacy of president Geingob. Various questions come to mind. Where should we start? How do we narrow down the legacy of a leader who started his journey as a freedom fighter, a petitioner to the United Nations and later Swapo Party director of elections in 1989? Should we start with his journey on the eve of independence as the consensual chairperson of the Constituent Assembly or as an effective founding prime  minister  of an independent Namibia?  Or should I limit my reflections to his courageous and scholarly tenure as president of our republic, which was shortly interrupted on 4 February. Irrespective of where we start and end, in all these roles, president Geingob made seminal contributions, which merit the memorialisation of his work in service of Namibia and humanity at large. History and the various theories of presidential leadership have shown that there is no common pattern that describes trajectories of leadership.1 However, as we reflect on the legacy of president Geingob, we should agree that leaders are born and they are made to enlarge the opportunities and lives of others. Yes, we have to agree that president Geingob was born a leader. Additionally, the prevailing circumstances in apartheid-occupied Namibia and the context of the liberation struggle unquestionably shaped his beliefs and practice of leadership. He put these practices of leadership, the innate and the learned to great use in the exercise of governing Namibia. Within the time that has been allocated to me, I will limit my reflections about the heritage of president Geingob to two perspectives, which became firmly anchored in his Presidency and…

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Overwhelming emotions are like heavy rain. You get a glimpse of the sky turning grey and before you know it you’re drenched. Often these emotions are negative--like anger, sadness or guilt. So how can you deal with them? You have several strategies which you can think of as umbrellas. Each umbrella is different but serves the same purpose: protects you from the rain. Here are four: 🍃Practice deep breathing 🍃Separate self from the experience 🍃Engage in complete awareness of the emotion 🍃Seek comfort with others or in solitude Let’s go through each of these with an example. Nidhi just finished a work call where she learnt that her colleague forgot to complete their share of the presentation and called in sick on the day of the task. As she reads her colleague’s email, she feels distressed and gets overwhelmed with anger. However, she needs to deal with the overwhelming emotion and get back to task. She has four different options. One option is to practice deep breathing. Nidhi could focus on her breath and breathe deeply--through her diaphragm--for the next thirty seconds. When we breathe deeply our body learns that there is no danger. It feels safer and is likely to come out of the overwhelming emotion. However, if this option is insufficient, there is another. A second option is to separate yourself from the emotion. When overwhelmed, Nidhi might find it helpful to write down what she is feeling and say that “this is just a feeling” which is separate from who she is. This may not work for everyone, so we have more options. Nidhi could also become completely aware of the emotion. Nidhi could pay attention to her anger. Where does she experience anger in her body? She could observe her heart rate, facial muscles and breathing. She could also focus on the thoughts she has when she is angry. As we become aware of an emotion, we can see its smaller components and may find it easier to deal with. And again, if this doesn’t work there is another option. A fourth option is to seek comfort. When overwhelmed by an emotion do something which makes you feel good. Nidhi could go down to a shop near the office and pick up her favorite ice cream. She could also seek emotional comfort by telling a close friend what happened. Seeking comfort is likely to help our bodies feel safe in the presence of an overwhelming emotion. As Nidhi’s example shows, we have several strategies to deal with overwhelming emotions. The next time you are about to get drenched, don’t forget to grab the umbrella that works for you. #EmployersWhoCare #Calm #Strategy #Attention #EAPIndia

Do This and You Will Always Be Ahead In Your Career and Life Generally Change is an inevitable part of life, yet many resist it due to fears and doubts. Fear of the unknown, losing control, and failure often top the list. These fears can lead to significant limitations, both personally and professionally, resulting in unfulfilling careers, strained relationships, and a stagnant quality of life. Imagine a bird perched on a branch. The bird remains there, not because it can't fly, but because it's comfortable. One day, the branch breaks. If the bird doesn’t embrace its ability to fly, it risks falling. Similarly, resisting change can cause us to miss out on growth and new opportunities. In this article, you'll understand what resistance to change is and isn't, along with the benefits of embracing change. What is Change? Change is the process of becoming different, transitioning from one state to another. It can be driven by external factors like technological advancements or internal desires like personal growth. Change is not just an event but a continuous process that fosters improvement and innovation. What is Resistance to Change? Resistance to change is the reluctance or refusal to accept alterations in one’s environment, behavior, or beliefs. It's a natural response to uncertainty and disruption. However, it's not a permanent state. It’s not about being inflexible; rather, it’s a temporary hesitation that can be overcome with the right mindset. The Benefits of Embracing Change: 1. Personal Growth: Embracing change leads to self-discovery and personal development, enhancing resilience and adaptability.     2. Career Advancement: Adaptable individuals are seen as innovative and forward-thinking, seizing new opportunities and staying relevant. 3. Enhanced Relationships: Accepting change in personal relationships can lead to deeper connections and mutual growth. 4. Improved Quality of Life: Change breaks the monotony of routine, bringing excitement and new experiences. Even if it feels late, it’s never too late to embrace change. Here’s how: 1. Acknowledge Your Fears: Understand and address your fears by reflecting on how realistic they are. 2. Start Small: Begin with minor changes to build confidence and gradually increase the scale. 3. Seek Support: Surround yourself with positive influences and seek encouragement from friends, family, or mentors. 4. Stay Informed: Knowledge reduces fear. Educate yourself about the changes you're facing. 5. Be Patient: Change is a process. Allow yourself time to adjust and celebrate small victories. Resisting change can hinder growth, leading to missed opportunities and unfulfilled potential. As the philosopher Heraclitus said, "The only constant in life is change." Embracing change allows us to thrive in an ever-changing world. Share your stories! Have you ever resisted or embraced change? What lessons did you learn? #BookOfChris #ChangeManagement #personaldevelopment #contentwriter