Resilience isn’t something we’re born with; it’s something we build over time. Life’s challenges, setbacks, and disappointments are opportunities to grow stronger, wiser, and more adaptable. We don’t always realize that in the moment, of course, but when I look back at the times in my life I’ve grown the most, it’s always been in… View Article
Merry Christmas! Whether this is one of your holidays to celebrate or not, I hope your day is filled with connection, meaning, and laughter beyond any material gifts. I hope you reflect on 2024 with joy and admiration for all you navigated. I hope you are present to those around you and those who are no… View Article
Even the most accomplished leaders wrestle with self-doubt. It whispers lies about your worth, your capabilities, and your value. But here’s the truth: self-doubt thrives in silence and secrecy. Acknowledging it out loud and challenging its narrative is the first step to breaking its grip. What would happen if you chose confidence, even when it… View Article
When was the last time you took a deliberate pause? In the hustle of leadership, it’s easy to believe that constant motion equals progress. But real clarity, innovation, and energy come from intentional breaks. Whether it’s a quiet moment in the morning, a midday walk, or a weeklong retreat, pausing allows your brain to reset… View Article
Wowza! 1500 blogs. Thanks for playing along with us. For those who continue to read and share, we’re so, so grateful for you. It’s a time of gratitude, clarity, and uncertainty for me. With that being said, my reflections may ramble in any of those directions right now, as I share what I’m present to… View Article
The world is fortunate to have you. What if we all believed this? How would we greet each other, meet challenges, work through concerns, explore differences, wake up each day and try things? When you greet the day with a solid belief in yourself, the world shows up to meet you there. How do we… View Article
“What can I help you with?” What a great question. It opens the door to learning, partnership, and collaboration. Many years ago, when I was in a state of overwhelm, I called a friend to talk and in the process of doing so I broke down in tears. She patiently listened and when I finished… View Article
Conflict. No one likes it; some provoke or evoke it, and some avoid it like the plague. The word itself triggers people and causes a reaction – often protection, defensiveness, or counter-attack are the methods. We brace for it and nervously laugh or fidget when it is present or needing to happen. It can be… View Article
What great questions do you ask as a leader? I love to hear great leaders share their input for the biggest questions they are asking in the moment. One of my current favorites given the conversations happening in our world right now is this: “Whose perspective would it be useful for me to understand?” When… View Article
Do you realize how you’re showing up? I’ve had some interesting interactions as people seem to be crispier right now. My role has been to recognize the confrontation while also gracefully helping people work through the tough stuff. It’s been interesting and challenging. Seeing leaders behave in ways they realize are unbecoming, hurtful, or disrespectful… View Article
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