I was talking with a client, and she told me about a conversation worth making contagious. She was outside one of her team’s offices and overheard part of an interview which caused her to pause and reflect. The potential employee asked the leader what a bad day was like for him at the company. His… View Article
“Thinking is the hardest work there is, which is probably the reason why so few engage in it.” – Henry Ford As I take my clarity breaks, I’m learning to slow down my thinking. It’s about going deep with what’s essential versus trying to boil the ocean. In my quest, I’m learning to search for… View Article
I’d like to believe I’m a good listener. When I delve into learning about listening, it seems I’m always reminded of how to be better. As I’m reminded, I have plenty of room for improvement and will likely work on this for the rest of my life. I found infinite room for improvement in this… View Article
As teams get healthier, they become more willing to talk about the friction within their team and company. In the beginning, teams often hesitate to say what’s really going on, they’re indirect, cloaking their message with too many words, often diluting the real message. As leaders mature through our work together, they see their success… View Article
My world is filled with working with leaders daily. Everyone is busy. Everyone. Some of them forget that from time to time. Additionally, they forget “busy” is a choice. We do the things we want to do. That’s it. Saying we’re busy, using it as a shield to hide behind is shorthand for “not important… View Article
As I look at our extended fall in Minnesota, I’m grateful for warm temperatures lingering into November. For those of you who believe we live in parkas year-round, one of our best times of year is the autumnal splendor with its colors and beauty. This year, we’ve received the gift of an extended season, though… View Article
My husband goes hunting every year. It’s a tradition he’s shared with his family for the majority of his life. He looks forward to the trip and enjoys spending quality time connecting and conversing with his parents and brother-in-law in addition to quality time outdoors. Though he hasn’t shot anything since we’ve been together, it’s… View Article
I met with a friend for brunch today, it was refreshing. We hadn’t seen each other in quite some time, and yet it was as if we hadn’t missed a beat. She’s a joyful and wonderful friend, reminding me of how fortunate I am to be in her presence. When we discussed some transitions happening… View Article
“Someone with half your IQ is making 10x as you because they aren’t smart enough to doubt themselves.” – Ed Latimore “It’s not who you are that holds you back; it’s who you think you’re not.” Denis Waitley These two quotes are present for me right now based on some conversations with our team regarding… View Article
As I realize I’m 33 blogs from 1000, I want to review the lessons and see how permanent or semi-permanent they’ve been. It occurred to me reviewing my lessons from every 50 blogs might inform additional learning for all of us. Let’s see what’s there. What I suspect is there’s nothing new, but I may… View Article
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