Hi, I'm Fred
Operation Fred
Hi! Meet Fred!
The feral cat turned house cat
Today Fred lives a much different life
He enjoys treats and body rubs
Fred was a mournful singer
And loves living with his new family
A Moment To PAWS
"Pause and Reflect:
The Advantage of Purr-Spective"
When Fred first showed up, I had no place in my life for another cat. I was very happy and content with Penelope. I wasn’t looking to add to our household. But from the moment I heard those noises that sounded like danger and pain, I jumped into action on instinct alone. One minute I was happy with one cat, a husband, and the rest of our life and family. One second later, my maternal instincts took over.
Pause and Reflect: The Advantage of Purr-Spective
"The Art of Purr-suasion
Leadership Feline Style"
Fred was clearly the one in charge, right from the beginning. He might not have known that, but he was. He could come or go, be seen or not. He was driven by his most basic instincts. Sleep, eat, protect himself. I, however, thought he should immediately and fully love me. Right away.
The Art of Purr-suasion: Leadership Feline Style
" Whisker Wisdom:
Purr-fecting Your Skills"
I have a training that I conduct all over the world that kicks off with this question: Have you ever said to yourself, it’s easier to just do it myself rather than taking the time to teach someone else to do it? Most leaders laugh, a bit uncomfortably, because they know they have. We all have. Heck, even though I teach this for a living, I find myself doing it even today.
Whisker Wisdom: Purr-fecting Your Skills
"Stray Cat Strut
"Purr-Poseful Practice
In lesson one I am mostly trying to raise your curiosity (get the cat reference?) on self-reflection. I often say that we can’t change anyone else. We can only change ourselves. But we can become leaders who are able to genuinely and positively influence others to change. That is a mark of true success.
I wonder why anyone would live inside when they could live outside.
Fred Sherlock