Transitions. For most of us, they are challenging. Challenging in the best and worst sense of the word. Challenging us to become who we need to be, while letting go of who we currently know ourselves as. Challenging because in doing so, we must let go of the predictable and familiar. Comfort resides here. Adventure and excitement,… View Article
There are three approaches to learning something new. You can use these in onboarding employees, with children and with yourself as you approach new learning opportunities. Some people think their way to learning. They like to analyze, gather data, watch others, read about the topic, watch videos, talk with people and once sure of their… View Article
Some statements are deal killers, dream killers, and idea killers. They begin like this: At a time in history when things are challenging, notice whether your conversations are opening or closing possibilities with yourself and others. We need the dreamers, the doers and your imagination now more than ever.
It happens in my sessions all the time. Well intended leaders gather and generate a list of “issues” they need to solve to clear the way and reduce the friction on the business for everyone else involved. So why is it they can’t focus and stay on track once it’s time to dig in and… View Article
Meaningful dialog changes outcomes. It can alter the message and the messenger. Often, we miss the openings and are too busy with our own agenda to hear the other person’s pain, challenge, or the exact message being conveyed because we are triggered (emotionally hijacked) by some part of what’s being said. My daughters were having… View Article
What’s your job? It’s a vocation, a way to make money, an expression of your identity, an extension of your talents, an inroad to community and a source of pride. It can be exhilarating, challenging, exhausting, exciting, fulfilling and excruciating. It can be a source of all things to fill your ego and maintain your… View Article
Who are you? Minus what you do, what you produce, minus your title; who are you? It’s a big question, can you be still enough to answer it? Will you remain quiet, uncomfortable, and open to all that floods into your brain like a freight train out of control to sit with the question? For… View Article
One of the requests I make at the workshops I lead is to “be willing to receive as much as you give.” Believe it or not, this is a challenge for many leaders. Are you a good receiver? When people compliment you, do you immediately reciprocate with a compliment back out of habit, obligation or… View Article
I was connecting with a friend and colleague and during our discussion offered some feedback. I shared I hadn’t wanted to burden her with a request as she seemed busy because she hadn’t responded to prior emails. She seemed taken aback and apologized, not wanting to project that image. I could totally relate. When I’m… View Article
There’s nothing solid that will come of “squishy” commitments. When I’m working with EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System) 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… View Article
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