By John J. Murphy Sometimes during my lectures and coaching sessions, I need to remind people that we all have 24 hours in a day, and it’s been that way for a while. Therefore, emotions like anxiety, stress, and feeling overwhelmed are not manifesting because we do not have enough time. They are revealing important [...]
By John J. Murphy Let’s face it. 2020 was an unprecedented year of disruption, challenge, and stress. We have all felt it one way or another – and so have the people we work with. Take a moment right now to reflect on this. Contemplate it without judgment. Let go of analysis and how you [...]
By John J. Murphy, Unity Magazine We can’t take Spirit out of the human experience. It’s time to put spirituality into the business experience My experience with A Course in Miracles began in 2008. As an entrepreneur, business owner, and international management consultant, I invested countless hours reading, researching, and absorbing “best practices” around the world. Yet [...]
By John J. Murphy, guest contributor A slow computer. A traffic accident. A disrespectful boss. An annoying neighbor. A stack of bills to pay. COVID-19. There are so many situations that can trigger anger, worry, and doubt. How is one supposed to remain calm and at peace during these turbulent moments? Here is something to [...]
By John J. Murphy The year 2020 has clearly introduced some major challenges to our personal lives and our business practices. Travel has been severely restricted, and in many cases, canceled all together. Obviously, this means we need to pivot and adapt to succeed, especially if we travel for a living. In my case, I [...]
By John J. Murphy Meditation is an immensely helpful practice to bring harmony, balance, and inner peace into one’s life. It’s also a great way to boost creativity and improve performance. That’s why I do it every day to center myself, open my heart, clear my mind, and let go of anything weighing me down. [...]
By John J. Murphy You turn on the daily news and hear about more businesses slowly reopening. You wonder when you will be going back to work. And then you wonder if you will be going back to work. After all, a lot of people are getting permanently furloughed these days. Or, maybe you are already back [...]
By John J. Murphy You know that virus that scares you? It isn’t the virus. You know the disruption that upsets you? It isn’t the disruption. You know that person who annoys you? It isn’t the person. I've learned we are never upset for the reasons we think we are. We are upset because we [...]
How many tools does it take to really solve a problem or do a job? And what happens when policy, measures, and incentives do not align with what matters to the people we serve? In this clip, John shares more insights on the global best practice often referred to as Lean. Take a look.
Understanding the power and mystery of paradox is critical to unlocking creative genius, fostering innovation, and leading transformational change. Many of the world's "best practices" are counterintuitive - anything but "common sense." In this video clip, John shares insights on how to "outsmart" your competition by challenging common paradigms and beliefs.
