Author Archives for Sue Hawkes

11 Practices to Build Trust (Part 2) #1949 

Published on September 10, 2026 Written by

Because trust is the foundation of any successful relationship, you can never learn too much about it. Building trust requires consistency with your effort and intentions. Here’s part two of yesterday’s blog, let’s get practicing!  By incorporating these 11 practices into your daily life, you’ll create a trusting environment, deepening your connections, leading to more fulfilling relationships. Remember, trust is earned over time, so be patient and committed to building… View Article

11 Practices to Build Trust (Part 1) #1948 

Published on September 9, 2026 Written by

Trust is the foundation of any successful relationship. Building trust requires consistency with your effort and intentions. It’s something we rarely think about, yet it’s foundational to every experience we have. To live life more gracefully, we need to practice more intentionally.   Here are 11 powerful ways to demonstrate trust every day:  To create a trusting environment and deepen your connections, take these… View Article

Focus Here #1947

Published on September 8, 2026 Written by

Worry doesn’t work… even when the world doesn’t make sense, when you’d like to change everything about the circumstances and conditions surrounding you, and things feel out of control.  Worry is a result of catastrophizing what could be (but isn’t). It’s a result of your mind running rampant with all the possibilities for negative outcomes in the future. Could they happen? Sure.  Will they… View Article

Stop the Stress #1946

Published on September 7, 2026 Written by

Are you experiencing stress right now? Is it more than your usual amount?  Have you tried all the self-care options you can? If not, try some.  Have you talked with friends, family and anyone who’ll listen, and you feel a bit better, but it’s only a short while?   Did that bottle of wine help, until the emotions you’re packing down welled up… View Article

Being Heard #1945

Published on September 4, 2026 Written by

How do you have your message received?  In our sessions, it’s been common for me to remind leaders that people need to hear things seven times to hear it the first time. This is to ensure we’re repeating ourselves as leaders because we all hear things in our own way in our own time. When we’re ready.  Only this doesn’t hold true any longer. … View Article

Both Are Indispensable #1944

Published on September 3, 2026 Written by

In business, leadership and management are two vital roles that work hand in hand, yet they possess distinct qualities that are essential for success. Understanding the difference between the two is key to unlocking the businesses’ true potential and driving growth.  Leadership is like being a guide on a hiking trail. You set the direction and inspire others to follow. You paint a… View Article

Be Glad You Did #1943  

Published on September 2, 2026 Written by

“Be brave enough to be bad at something new.” Jon Acuff  Two things that stop most of us: not knowing how and never having done it before. When you watch young children, they don’t approach anything this way. In fact, everything is new, and fascinating and exciting. They approach everything with wonder, curiosity and an exploratory attitude. They have fun while discovering what… View Article

5 Questions For Giving Feedback #1942

Published on September 1, 2026 Written by

Have you ever wondered why your communication fails?  There are some simple places to examine if you’re wondering why your feedback didn’t land with the receiver.  Consider this: 

An Experiment #1941

Published on August 31, 2026 Written by

Imagine a day (or more) without your phone. What’s your first reaction to this suggestion?   If it’s a strong negative reaction, know you’ve become addicted.   When I work with teams, I ask for a device-free environment. It’s not always popular, however it does create an environment for maximized success.  Try it. See if you can go your phone and devices and notice your experience for the hours or day(s) you are without… View Article

100% Or Nothing #1940

Published on August 28, 2026 Written by

How do you know when your team has said all they need to at a meeting? There’s no meeting after the meeting. None. At all.  When covering team health with leadership teams, we work at building trust, embracing and encouraging conflict, ensuring all the members weigh in and say what they need to in order to fully… View Article

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