Author Archives for Sue Hawkes

You Still Need to Think #1331 

Published on April 1, 2024 Written by

Thinking; sometimes it’s like a superpower.   In our crazy, convenience based, fast paced world, if you don’t have a core set of processes for consistent delivery of your product or services, you won’t succeed for long. There’s a fine line between consistent delivery of excellence and documenting so much that those using the system don’t… View Article

Be the Willow #1330 

Published on March 29, 2024 Written by

We can learn a lot from trees. When we think of strength, we often equate it to something like an oak tree. It’s been referenced as a tiny acorn growing into a “mighty oak” through many childhood stories.   When people build, they use oak because it is hard, sturdy and strong. They’d never consider using… View Article

A Question to Ask Yourself #1329 

Published on March 28, 2024 Written by

When you’re grounded in your life and centered in a way that you have perspective, even amongst busyness, commitments, and challenges, they are just that – challenges.  When you’re untethered in your life and you’re disrupted at a fundamental level, the smallest interruptions, curve balls, and challenges (like traffic) seem like insurmountable events.   Gratitude, journaling,… View Article

Release It #1328 

Published on March 27, 2024 Written by

Control what you can and release the rest.  One thing I know about myself, if things feel out of control, I organize, purge and clean.   It works.   It restores a sense of peace in my environment, and while I’m organizing, purging, and cleaning I also declutter my thoughts.   I empty some demons lurking between my ears.  … View Article

Be Human #1327 

Published on March 26, 2024 Written by

How are you leading?   Many believe we need to be confident, positive, and directive as leaders, especially given the amount of change we continue to face in our world.   It’s a good combination, until it’s not.   Sometimes, you are uncertain too. It makes you human. Sometimes, you’re challenged and it’s hard. That doesn’t mean… View Article

Don’t Wait #1326 

Published on March 25, 2024 Written by

Incompletions waste energy.   Think about it. When something is unfinished, you ruminate on it. Whether it’s a conversation, a puzzle, a task, or a project, your mind and your actions wander back to it over and over. Your energy is trapped as is your momentum.  When you’re incomplete, you can’t move on. Not fully. Part… View Article

Hack Your Focus #1325 

Published on March 22, 2024 Written by

Distractions. The world is filled with them. Whether it’s your social media, ads on your favorite shows, in your feed, or the person who interrupts you at work – or several of them, your day is filled with interruptions. How do you learn to focus amidst the chaos coming at you from all angles?  For… View Article

On Practicing #1324 

Published on March 21, 2024 Written by

Practicing is a lost art.  In a world of instant gratification, many have forgotten the value of practicing.  Being a beginner, feeling frustration with what seems like a vast divide between where you are and where you want to be.  The benefit of doing the work without immediate gratification, trusting the process, and believing in… View Article

They’re an Example #1323 

Published on March 20, 2024 Written by

Have you ever had a really challenging person in your life? Of course you have. We all have.  The great news about being in their presence, especially if it’s with frequency, is that they are showing you exactly what NOT to do on a daily basis.   Some may get exasperated, but if you come from… View Article

Debate As a Team #1322  

Published on March 19, 2024 Written by

In a recent session, one of my clients shared an insightful quote about conflict: “We debate to learn, we don’t debate to win.”  This is a simple phrase which keeps the outcome clear. It’s about debating ideas, opportunities, the search for the right answer or the pursuit of truth – all of which produce healthy… View Article

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