Author Archives for Sue Hawkes

Alignment #1230 

Published on November 10, 2023 Written by

Hi all, Ali here sharing my thoughts after our recent company EOS® quarterly.   There is something magical about alignment. When it happens, it feels as if all things are in harmony.   When we as a team are aligned on where the company is going and how we’re going to get there, all issues are solvable,… View Article

From Step Family to Chosen Family Part 2 #1229 

Published on November 9, 2023 Written by

In yesterday’s blog I shared some of the journey Kevin and I have had as we’ve created our chosen family. The holiday season can be full of challenges and emotions for any family, and stepfamilies can have an especially tough time. Here are more practices our family has used to create joyful memories during the… View Article

From Step Family to Chosen Family Part 1 #1228 

Published on November 8, 2023 Written by

The holiday season can be viewed as important family time. There are extended-family dinners, gifts to exchange, and cross-country treks to each other’s homes. This sounds like a wonderful time of year, right? Well, for blended families (who now make up over 50% of US households), spending this time together isn’t always so easy. There… View Article

Done is Better #1227 

Published on November 7, 2023 Written by

I’ll be honest with you – I’ve pursued perfectionism too often, and it’s typically not a pretty story. I’ve been on a relentless quest for perfection more times than I’d like to admit. It’s what makes me a firm believer in prioritizing completion over perfection and part of the driving force behind our book Chasing… View Article

Ask for It #1126 

Published on November 6, 2023 Written by

Even if you’re the finest surgeon in the world, you don’t perform surgery on yourself. This analogy carries a profound message that applies to every leader.  In the same way it wouldn’t make sense for a surgeon to perform surgery on their own body, it’s also a good idea to seek help from others when… View Article

Your Input #1225 

Published on November 3, 2023 Written by

Hey all, Ali again! I’m jumping in to share a story I found very powerful, especially as a younger leader. Take a read – it’s a great reminder no matter where you’re at in your leadership journey.   Here’s the story: During a leadership team meeting that Sue was facilitating, one leader passed on giving input… View Article

3 Steps to Limit Self-Doubt Part 2 #1124 

Published on November 2, 2023 Written by

Today I’m continuing yesterday’s blog about ways to limit self-doubt. Let’s jump into the other steps!   Step 2: 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 till we… View Article

3 Steps to Limit Self-Doubt Part 1 #1123 

Published on November 1, 2023 Written by

Most leaders project a calm, confident exterior to the world, but beneath that calm public exterior may lurk 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… View Article

Know Your Why #1222 

Published on October 31, 2023 Written by

In the journey to success, the size and meaning of your “why” matters significantly. Your “why” is your driving force, the reason you keep pushing forward despite obstacles.  Think about successful people – they didn’t have everything figured out from the start any more than you did. What set them apart was their compelling “why.”… View Article

Don’t Stand Still #1221 

Published on October 30, 2023 Written by

I’ve said it before, discomfort = pain.   In place of learning new things, it’s easy to get comfortable and embrace the status quo.   True progress isn’t born from complacency; it thrives when we’re in harmony with our aspirations and our challenges.  Growth, in its purest form, is a dynamic journey that demands we step outside… View Article

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