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Understanding Human Wiring When Coaching Others

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In the fast-paced world of business, we often focus on strategies, technologies, and tools to gain an edge. Yet, one of the most powerful factors influencing success remains overlooked: understanding human wiring. When you tap into the unique ways individuals are wired, you can transform not only your business but also the lives of those who contribute to it.

What is Human Wiring?

Human wiring refers to the innate ways people process information, communicate, and respond to their environment. Unlike skills or experience, which can be learned and refined, wiring is intrinsic. It shapes how individuals naturally approach problem-solving, decision-making, and interpersonal interactions.

For example, some people thrive on structure and detailed processes, while others excel in high-energy, spontaneous environments. Neither is better or worse—just distinct. Recognizing and valuing these differences can lead to profound improvements in team dynamics and organizational performance.

Why It Matters

In our recent Master Class, Introduction: Scale & Systematize Your Business, one client was wondering how best to coach an employee who was naturally wired high in autonomy. If someone is higher in this element, they:

Prefer their ideas best and will act on them.
Desire to implement their idea.
Accept conflict in defending their ideas and will drive through resistance or push through change.

While you always want to ensure that you take all of their drivers into consideration, if this is the highest you want to make sure that you clarify expected results, ask them how they could achieve it, and allow latitude in getting the result.

Why? Because this individual is motivated by freedom and autonomy to determine how they can accomplish their work. They prefer limited oversight and want to drive results their way. However, they readily accept conflict and use it as a constructive problem-solving technique rather than a stumbling block.

When people are aligned with roles that suit their wiring and coached accordingly, they operate in their zone of genius. This alignment reduces frustration and burnout while boosting engagement and efficiency.

A Competitive Advantage

Businesses that invest in understanding human wiring gain a distinct advantage. They cultivate environments where individuals feel seen, valued, and empowered to contribute their best. This not only drives measurable outcomes but also fosters a culture of trust and innovation.

Invitation

If you are inspired to harness the power of human wiring to elevate your organization, register today for

Wired to Win 101: How Are You Hardwired?
March 14, 2025
8:30 am – 1 pm
Join onsite or online
Tuition: $299/per person or $199/per person when you register 2 or more.
https://www.excellerateassociates.com/wired-to-win-101/

Leadership: If We Choose to Learn

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I vividly remember 9/11. I’m sure you do, too.

I didn’t own my businesses yet. I was a corporate executive.

That morning, one of my team members came into my office to suggest I go into the conference room.
Staff members were upset that a plane hit a building in New York.

We were in Michigan.
I was confused but walked down the hall to see what was happening.

As I entered the conference room, people pointed to the TV with concern on their faces.
In that moment, I asked what was going on just to witness the second plane hit the tower.
Although I saw LIVE TV on the news screen, I asked if this was live or a recording of what just happened.

Not one person responded.
Stunned silence.
Everyone was processing.

In that moment realizing I just witnessed the second plane going through the Trade Center Tower in New York.
I turned my eyes to the conference window, wondering if there were more planes coming our way.

I remember looking at the sky, listening intently for an airplane engine.
I was responsible for thousands of employees across the state wondering what to do next.

I was lost for words.
Lost in what to do.
Lost in the unbelievability of it.

In that moment, I felt vulnerable.
Scared.
Confused.

The weight of the event hit me like a ton of bricks.
It took days and weeks of navigating the unknown.
Listening to the deafening silence as all air traffic ceased.

Collectively, our vulnerability was revealed.

And, in that vulnerability…
we grieved.
we honored heros.
we persevered.

We were strengthened in many ways.
I was strengthened in many ways.

And, collectively, we were changed.

Forever.

As leaders, let us remember…
our humanness to adapt,
our power to overcome, and, most importantly,
our capacity to be better than we were yesterday.

Each circumstance allows us to learn
if we choose to learn the lesson.

By: Lisa Mininni

Lisa Mininni is President of Excellerate Associates and Founder, Business Innovation Lab CoWorking & Conference Center.

Code Switching and Human Wiring: Nurture vs. Nature

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Recently, a client emailed me inquiring about code-switching and human wiring. This topic is an example of nurture vs. nature. Understanding the distinction between nurture and nature is crucial for effective leadership.

Code-switching is your adaptive behavior where you modify your speech, behavior, or presentation based on different contexts. It is a clear manifestation of our nurturing environments.

For example, in code-switching, you might use a formal tone during a business call (your “phone voice”) versus a relaxed tone with friends. These adjustments stem from our nurturing environments, influenced by social expectations, cultural norms, and situational demands.

Human wiring refers to the intrinsic traits and tendencies that are part of our nature, present at birth and consistent throughout our lives. Human wiring gets to the root of how we generate ideas, process thought, the specific environments in which we best thrive, and how much information we need for effective decision making. Recognizing and appreciating these differences not only enhances personal and professional growth but also fosters a more inclusive and productive organizational culture.

For example, some individuals based on their innate wiring are naturally comfortable with conflict and debate, while others avoid it. Some generate their best ideas during meetings by verbalizing with others, while others need time to reflect afterward. These inherent traits shape our interactions and preferences.

Leadership Implications:

As a leader, the more self-aware you are about your own human wiring and the impact of that wiring on communicating with others, the more effective you become. Leaders who invest in personal development leverage their strengths and recognize the unique contributions of others. Self-development fosters a more inclusive and productive work environment, moving away from forced assimilation towards valuing individual strengths.

Practical Application:

Companies investing in personal and leadership development will benefit from:

• Enhanced individual performance.
• Greater team collaboration and communication.
• Increased innovation by tapping into diverse strengths.

Understanding the distinction between the nurturing environment, (code-switching) and your nature (human wiring) allows for more effective leadership and a more dynamic workplace, where everyone’s unique abilities are recognized and utilized.

Invitation:

If you are committed to leveling up your leadership, register for our August 16, 2024 Master Class:

Wired to Win 101: How Are You Hardwired?

Registration ends this Friday, August 9, 2024. Join online or onsite at our Livonia, Michigan location.

Embrace Your Magnificent Self: A Journey to Self-Discovery and Empowerment

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In the hustle and bustle of everyday life, it’s easy to lose sight of our authentic selves amidst the noise of responsibilities, expectations, and distractions. We get in the busy-ness of building a business or a career.

Yet, deep within each of us lies a magnificent self waiting to be fully realized and embraced. This journey of tapping into a magnificent self isn’t arrived at by age. It’s not learned in school or through a book. It’s definitely not a one-time event. It is truly a journey.

Recently, I had an opportunity to lead an amazing group of business professionals at different seasons of their life and career at our Wired to Win: Your Path to Passion, Purpose, and Prosperity. Each time I lead this experience, I get to witness our clients:

-Shift from resigned bystander to active change agent
-Being enlivened as they tap into their greatest natural strengths and align it with their work in the world
-Embrace their biggest blind spot without self-judgment
-Powerfully take ownership of their leadership, relationships, life, and career.

They walk out seeing themselves and others through a clearer lens.
They shift relationships that had been previously frustrating to understanding where they contributed to that frustration without making themselves wrong for it.
They see their mastery of human wiring as an access to being an effective leader and contributor to make the world a better place.

Over the years of leading the Wired to Win experience, I noticed that the successful professionals who sustain their results have a number of things in common, including:

1. Embrace Self-Awareness: They take the time for introspection, reflection, and understanding their human wiring, thoughts, emotions, and patterns of behavior. They learn how to manage when their natural wiring isn’t working and how to use a Pattern Interrupt to fulfill on their bigger contribution.

2. Embrace Self-Acceptance: They embrace all aspects of who they are, including their strengths and what’s not working. They intentionally work on what’s not working but let go of self-judgment and foster a sense of inner peace and contentment which then expands to others.

3. Embrace Self-Expression: By understanding their human wiring, they become deeply connected to how they communicate and implement distinctions so that they fully express themselves with confidence and passion. They also learn to align their environment and tap into their natural gifts and talents. By honoring their innate creativity and sharing their work in the world, they inspire others and leave a meaningful impact.

4. Embrace Self-Empowerment: They understand that true magnificence lies in recognizing their own power and taking responsibility for their lives. Instead of playing the role of a victim, they choose to empower themselves by setting goals, taking risks, and overcoming obstacles. By stepping outside of their comfort zones and embracing challenges, they become an active leader in unleashing their full potential to achieve their dreams.

5. Embrace Self-Connection: At the core of our magnificent selves is a deep sense of connection – to ourselves, to others, and to the world around us. Cultivating meaningful relationships, practicing empathy and compassion, and fostering a sense of belonging are essential aspects of this journey. By nurturing these connections and understanding what others need in their human wiring, they experience profound joy, fulfillment, and harmony in their lives.

Getting in touch with our magnificent selves is not a destination but a continuous journey of self-discovery, growth, and transformation. It requires courage, vulnerability, and a willingness to embrace the unknown. Yet, the rewards are immeasurable – a life filled with purpose, passion, and authenticity.

Invitation

If you are a business owner and are inspired to build and align your team so you scale your business with greater peace and ease, join us for our Wake Up Profitable Boot Camp where we will show you a framework to build and lead an effective and motivated team, develop multiple income streams, and identify ways to systematize and scale your business.

Register for our next session or place yourself on our Waiting List to be notified when the following session registration opens at https://www.excellerateassociates.com/wake-up-profitable-boot-camp/

From Eye Blink to Business Think: The Importance of Being Present

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In the fast-paced world of today, being present is an art, and the consequences of not being present can sometimes be as unexpected as they are humorous. Picture this: a typical morning rush, a million thoughts swirling in my head as I prepare for the day.

I’m moving through the motions of my morning routine, reach for the bottle of saline solution to pop in my contact lenses, and confidently squirt the solution into my eyes. A moment of confusion follows as I realize I just used disinfecting solution instead of the gentle saline solution. Cue the immediate stinging and burning sensation, the struggle to open my eye, and the sudden realization that I veered off the well-trodden path of my morning routine.

The painful moment serves as a reminder of the pitfalls of not being fully present. The lesson here is clear: to navigate the complexities of business (and life), one must remain present in each moment.

Anticipating shifts in the market, much like anticipating the contents of the solution bottle, requires a keen awareness. As a leader, you’ll be called to navigate the unexpected, adjust strategies on the fly, and prepare for the metaphorical eye-stinging moments.

As I later laughed at the morning mishap, let’s also chuckle at our humanness. The ability to find humor in our lapses in presence is a valuable trait, one that can help us maintain resilience in the face of business challenges.

So, next time you feel the sting of a market surprise or a poor decision, remember the eye-watering experience of the mistaken contact lens solution. I invite you to consider the following:

-Embrace lessons learned with an introspective view on what you could do differently;

-Navigate the twists and turns of the market with a clear-eyed perspective of how they are and not how you wished they could be; and

-Stay present in your business endeavors taking inspired action consistent with your Contribution not the circumstances.

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