"I'm constantly being criticized by my boss, Diane," said Charles. "It's gotten so bad that I dread going into meetings with her. She belittles us. The tension is awful. When she is out for the day, I feel elated. But it's affecting my whole life. Should I quit?"

You be Charle's coach. Should he speak with Diane and find a better way to get feedback? Would you suggest looking for another job? What about getting some support from collegues?

All good ideas, but they may be treating symptoms not the cause.

"Charles, go toward something better, not away from something bad. Who's in charge of your inner core? It sounds like Diane is. How can you make wise decisions when you let her behavior, no matter how inept, take control of your inner spirit."

"How do I get it back?"

"Creating a few spiritual pratices for your daily work can have a big impact. We have some tools to help you craft your unique approach. When you start to feel more calm and confident, your entire approach will start to change. Then you can decide about job hunting."

This week, ask yourself: Who is managing my inner core?

Stephen
ANE = Calm, Confident, Connected Leadership