About Ray Eickhoff: Fan of DiSC assessment, Clifton Strengths assessment, Patrick Lencioni Five Dysfunctions and Ideal Team Player. Passion for the next generation of leaders and managers to be a guide in developing the soft skills needed in being a servant to those you lead. Avid musician, cyclist, hiker, and gardener.
In this episode Steve and Ray discuss:
- The freedom to find meaning even in difficult circumstances
- Putting empathy before advice
- Asking powerful questions instead of giving advice
- Taking a courageous step
Key Takeaways:
- External factors don't determine us living a life of meaning. We have control of that, whether we are aware or not. When we let external factors be the reason for why we are what we are now, we surrender our power to create our own reality.
- Empathize and drench yourself in another’s pain as best you can so that you can truly understand where they’re coming from. However, don’t let the both of you dwell too long on it, there is a time to move. Help them take the next step towards progress.
- If you feel that somebody wants or needs your advice, instead of telling them what to do, why not try and ask them a powerful question? The resolve to change will be stronger if they come up with the answer to their problems themselves.
- Be the hero of your own story. Take a courageous, brave step towards where you want to be. It doesn’t have to be a huge step, as long as you continue to step up.
“After being with that person and being present… maybe walk with them on that move, but sometimes it’s just helping them take one step… We often linger way too long in empathy and there’s a time to move.” - Ray Eickhoff
Connect with Ray Eickhoff:
Website: https://www.fairwayignite.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ray-eickhoff-7604366/
Connect with Steve and Jason:
LinkedIn: Jason or Steve
Website: Rewire, Inc.: Transformed Thinking
Email: grow@rewireinc.com
Show notes by Podcastologist: Justine Talla
Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.
