03/30/2024
Having studied Doa / Tao and The Art of Strategy and Leadership for many years I decided to summarize for good friends and allies.....
Sun Tzu - SunZi - The Art of Strategy --- applied to personal life and community service:
Winning Without Fighting:
Sun Tzu's Art of War Summarized for Social Good and Business Success.
Sun Tzu's Art of War, a treatise on ancient Chinese military strategy, might seem an unlikely source of wisdom for personal development, social service and business. However, beneath the assumption of battle lie timeless principles that translate surprisingly well to the non-violent conflicts of social progress and the competitive world of commerce.
• Knowing Yourself and Knowing Your "Enemy" - Qi Cultivation
Sun Tzu emphasizes thorough understanding of both your strengths and weaknesses, as well as those of your opponent. In social service, this translates to a deep understanding of the community's needs and the potential roadblocks to progress. Businesses can leverage this by researching their target audience and identifying competitor advantages. By knowing yourself and "knowing" the situation, you can craft effective strategies.
• Victory Through Superior Planning - Holistic Life Planning
Just as meticulous planning wins battles, social service thrives on well-defined goals, resource allocation, and contingency plans. Businesses need a similar roadmap, anticipating market shifts and customer demands. Both benefit from a proactive approach, anticipating challenges and strategizing solutions before they arise.
• The Art of Maneuver: Achieve Goals without Direct Conflict - Patience
Sun Tzu advocates for outmaneuvering your opponent rather than brute force. In social service, this means building coalitions, fostering community engagement, and finding creative solutions that address root causes. Businesses can achieve similar success by forging strategic partnerships, developing innovative products, and capitalizing on under-served niches.
• Winning Without Fighting: De-escalation - Diplomacy
The ideal victory, according to Sun Tzu, is achieved without bloodshed. Social service workers excel at de-escalation, mediation, and conflict resolution. Businesses can learn from this by fostering open communication with clients and employees, addressing issues before they escalate.
• Adaptability and Flexibility - Physically and Emotionally
The battlefield, like the social and business landscapes, is ever-changing. Sun Tzu stresses the importance of adapting strategies based on new information. Social service agencies must be flexible to respond to evolving needs. Businesses need to be agile, adjusting to market trends and customer feedback.
By applying Sun Tzu's wisdom, social service organizations and businesses can achieve their goals more efficiently, ethically, and sustainably. Remember, the greatest victory often lies in achieving positive change without resorting to direct confrontation.
12/31/2022
GOOD FRIENDS IN HOLISTIC LIFE PLANNING!
The 12 Days of Solstice 12/21/22 - 1/1/23 and our preferred Holy Days - are concluding! How is your Coaching ? Set aside?
These 12 Days are the transition to a New Year, a new cycle of seasons. It is the perfect time to make Your Holistic Life Plan for 2023.
You are invited to join Rebecca McLean and Roger Jahnke for the annual New Years Day Circle of Life gathering. We -- a gathering typically of 100 or so - will draw on the energy of the group and the energy of the season to create our personal, inspired Holistic Life Plan. 1pm pacific Sunday! Click the image to register and receive a reminder.
This is a no cost community gathering to support you in reflecting sincerely on the New Year ahead! We all are trading in our used model 2022 of a brand new model 2023. May she purr like a happy kitten!
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When 2 or more gather to be thoughtful, grateful, insightful and reach even deeper into their essence for intuition and guidance, unexpected marvels can arise. Join Rebecca McLean, Master Life Transformation Coach & Dr. Roger Jahnke – the creators of the Circle of Life Coaching Process for 90 min...
02/04/2022
HEY COL COACHES!
YOU PROBABLY KNOW ABOUT THE COMING COL COACH TRAINING - Phase 1 anytime, Phase 2 late March. Perhaps you would be open to spreading the word --- We are doing an informational Q&A on Tuesday - 2/8. Feel Free to share this opportunity with anyone you think might be interested in exploring becoming a COL Coach!
C6935 COL Q&A February 8th 3 pm Pacific - Powered by Keap
02/04/2022
A CIRCLE OF WISE WOMAN RISING --
Rebecca McLean who developed the Life Coaching System - The Circle of Life - is gathering a group of women for what will be a profound opportunity --- Circle of Wise Women Rising. So many women are redesigning their lives right now! So many women are longing for a group of like-minded women to co-journey with to create and pursue a soul satisfying Holistic Life Plan.
TAKE A PEEK! bit.ly/WiseWomanRising
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02/01/2022
THE NEXT COLCI TRAINING!
In later March - Here is the link to a Q&A next Tuesday. Remember that we give you a commission if someone signs in to the training with your Referral Partner link!
On of the best ways to become a successful coach is to continually expose yourself to the Circle of Life community!
Here is the link to get reminders for the Q&A. Feel Free to share widely!
C6935 COL Q&A February 8th 3 pm Pacific - Powered by Keap
02/27/2021
An excellent opportunity to check out awesome videos introducing COLCI - coach bundle.
“ Why Resolutions do not work”!!
Secret revealed by Rebecca McLean in her awesome video!
Also, please make sure you share the link with your friends and all interested people.
Everyone can use a tool to Empower their Life in these days of Pandemic !!
Please take advantage of the wonderful income $$ creating opportunity through a great Referral program - but you do have to register as an affiliate- a referral partner so we can send you $$ directly to your account!!
How exciting!!
Register through www.COLCI.org
https://programs.colci.org/courses/CoachBundle
COLCI Program Portal
Circle Of Life Complimentary Coaching Bundle
01/09/2021
Welcome all new members.
Please check out the Intro webinar for the COLCI hybrid program to Experience coaching( phase -1) and then to become a certified coach( phase-2).
Please do look for our FB live event for coming up Thursday to join Roger and other coaches - interactive discussion and get your questions answered.