Reflections #3

These recent chapters have really hit home for me. I have had a little difficulty understanding and memorizing the Core Skills of Coaching in Chapter 11, which deals with certain aspects such as attending, affirming, pinpointing, resourcing, and summarizing. Chapter 12 has helped me in other aspects of life than business such as dealing with stress and managing conflict. I have found that avoiding confrontation is not an effective way to deal with conflicts that are not trivial, while other approaches such as collaborating can be much more beneficial to all parties involved. Also, I have learned that stress is sometimes necessary to accomplish your goals. Some stressors can give energy and focus in completing tasks, which in turn can raise individual health and increase productivity.