Whenever you anticipate something new or an unexpected change, you’re bombarded with feelings. Your anticipation, excitement, fear, doubt and everything in between. How can you reframe these moments to be catalysts for action rather than a speed bump or stuck point? For me, I need to focus on what my first step forward can be. The question “why not me?” helps me get… View Article
There’s nothing solid that will come of “squishy” commitments. When I’m working with EOS leadership teams, we spend a great deal of time working on concrete language and it becomes a superpower once you learn it. The world at large is “squishy.” What I mean by that is it is more common to encounter people who communicate with fuzzy, malleable, unclear language… View Article
Life presents us with moments that challenge our values and what we find acceptable. In these instances, a profound shift occurs within us, leading to a newfound certainty. This certainty becomes the gateway to serenity. When we reach the point where we no longer accept circumstances that contradict our beliefs, we tap into our inner… View Article
“I have come to believe that a great teacher is a great artist and that there are as few as there are any other great artists. Teaching might even be the greatest of the arts since the medium is the human mind and spirit.” – John Steinbeck I’ve spent a great deal of my life teaching, training, coaching, and learning. As an art… View Article
We’ve all been there. Those moments when feedback slams into us like a surprise wave, leaving us drenched in uncertainty and self-doubt. I’ve encountered this feeling myself, and over time have developed practices to help me stay confident while also remaining open to the feedback offered. Receiving feedback isn’t always easy, yet I find having practices to utilize always helps. What feedback do you need to act… View Article
David Allen says, “our mind is made for having ideas, not for holding ideas.” Those words are music to any Visionary, entrepreneur, and leader. That said, it doesn’t mean all ideas are worthy of action. To succeed, you must be prepared to apply massive action to your idea, coupled with the persistence to endure the challenges and naysayers, multiplied by intense… View Article
Frequently in my work with leaders and their leadership teams, I facilitate dialogues they are waiting to have. They may not always know it, but they are. The beauty of being an “outsider,” a consultant, someone paid to help them gracefully work through the tough stuff, is that you must be willing to be fired almost daily. Some days are easier than… View Article
This year, America turns 250. This blog odometer turns 1900. One is the celebration of a nation. The other is a collection of thoughts, observations, lessons, mistakes, questions, and truths gathered one day at a time. Both have something in common. They were built slowly. One conversation, one lesson, one day at a time. When I started writing these blogs, I didn’t know where… View Article
“Most serious mistakes are not being made as a result of wrong answers. The truly dangerous thing is asking the wrong question.” Peter Drucker When people begin to work through issues, often they tell stories, give examples and rehash events and conversations. Rarely do they slow down, take time to think and pause long enough to determine the root cause of the symptoms they… View Article
When your core values align, with your employees, clients, partners and vendors, you can make mistakes. When trust is high, and you’ve delivered on what you said time after time, you can make mistakes. When you go the extra mile, especially when it’s not required or expected, you can make mistakes. When you’ve done none of the above, don’t be surprised if it only takes one mistake… View Article