Author Archives for Sue Hawkes

Your 2024 Practice #1255

Published on December 15, 2023 Written by

Journaling. It’s something all great leaders practice. Not the good ones, the great ones.  Most good leaders think they can skip it, convinced that they don’t have the time or that their energy would be better spent elsewhere. That’s false – learn why journaling is a leadership gamechanger below. Don’t know where to start? Try our… View Article

Your Choice #1254 

Published on December 14, 2023 Written by

When things aren’t working, it can sometimes feel as if nothing will fix the problem. We become overwhelmed with the issues and don’t know where to start.   Really, there are only three choices.   I learned this from Gino Wickman, and it takes all the confusion and emotion out of solving issues. It also… View Article

The Impact of Your Intent #1253 

Published on December 13, 2023 Written by

At its essence, most conflict is an argument between two things: intent and impact. One person claims their feelings are a direct result of the other person’s words and actions, and the other person claims they had no intent to cause any of that impact. It’s simple really, but usually tough to detangle.   There’s a… View Article

Are You Misaligned? Part 2 #1252 

Published on December 12, 2023 Written by

In yesterday’s blog I shared practices that help me get back to center when I feel misaligned. Find more below!   Spend Time in Nature   Mental space happens naturally when you spend time in nature. There are fewer distractions, which allow you to turn inward and focus on observing yourself. This is extremely beneficial when you are stuck on a new… View Article

Are You Misaligned? Part 1 #1251 

Published on December 11, 2023 Written by

Do you ever feel like things aren’t right, but you can’t put your finger on why? Often, we play it off as stress or a lack of work-life balance, but without looking deeper, we aren’t fixing the problem.  Instead of adding another productivity hack to fix our unsatisfied feelings, we need to slow down and look deep within ourselves to ask what is not working. When we allow ourselves space, we’ll be able to get… View Article

Leading Through Grief Part 3 #1250 

Published on December 8, 2023 Written by

Today I’m wrapping up my thoughts on leading through grief and catastrophe. Find the final practices below!   Start a gratitude journal.  During times of catastrophe, it can feel that there is very little to be grateful for. This is when you must practice gratitude the most. Keeping a gratitude journal is a great way… View Article

Leading Through Grief Part 2 #1249 

Published on December 7, 2023 Written by

In yesterday’s blog I shared about a time in life where it seemed catastrophe was everywhere. Find more practices of how I led through it and got back to center below!   Gain perspective.  Going through such a challenging time allowed me to have a better perspective for the rest of the challenges I’ve come… View Article

Leading Through Grief Part 1 #1248 

Published on December 6, 2023 Written by

Leaders are seen as tough, confident people who can handle anything. This is true, but what happens when a true catastrophe happens in our lives? I had this experience in 2008. The economy had crashed so my two businesses were failing, my house was in foreclosure, my marriage was falling apart, and in quick succession… View Article

Delete Your Doubt Part 2 #1247 

Published on December 5, 2023 Written by

In yesterday’s blog I shared how I manage self-doubt when my Imposter Syndrome creeps up. Find more practices below!   Be Vulnerable with Others  Being vulnerable is crucial when overcoming self-doubt, and that can be difficult at first! The times we are feeling less than our best are usually when we would rather “fake it… View Article

Delete Your Doubt Part 1 #1246 

Published on December 4, 2023 Written by

Most leaders project a calm, confident exterior to the world, but beneath that calm public exterior lurks the fear of being found out as a fraud. We wonder, “what if they discover I’m not who I’m pretending to be?” Or “I don’t really know what I’m doing. I’m just making it up as I go… View Article

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