In a recent meeting, someone shared this Rumi quote “wherever you are, be the soul of that place.” It struck me hard to consider how much we all contribute (or don’t) to the soul of the “places” we show up to. I began reflecting on 2020 weeks ago and as I have been, one of the… View Article
One of the most powerful opportunities we have amidst the vastly challenging days of 2020 is to savor the moment and slow down enough to be grateful for the gifts and wins it has offered. Slowing down, which many of us have appreciated, has enriched our relationships and encouraged renewed peace of mind. I’m not negating the hard… View Article
I recently heard this quote “There is nothing noble in being superior to your fellow man; true nobility is being superior to your former self.” As I reflect on 2020, I’m contemplating what my future self looks like with regard to the challenges and gifts the year has offered. How do I take what I’ve learned to catalyze a more intentionally great… View Article
Finding inspiration. It’s become a habit for me, because some days – these days – it’s been more challenging to do given the circumstances. I’ve taken to watching great speakers, reading more, thinking more and writing more. I’m focused on health, kindness, appreciation and gratitude. What can I do? What else is possible? What are the gifts? When I am intentional… View Article
Are you feeling stuck for ideas of what to give or do for the holidays for your employees/team? I’m hearing from a number of leaders who are concerned about connecting and appreciating their teams while respecting the challenges the pandemic presents. Given the circumstances and weather where you live, some of these ideas may be more or less… View Article
December is a month of reflection, appreciation, recognition, preparation, and perspective for me. I have some practices I follow supporting me in moving into the new year most effectively. This year it feels more pressing to begin this work earlier, and so I am. As I move into my review, I’m inviting you to join me. If you’d… View Article
“This is not the year to get everything you want. This is the year to appreciate everything you have.” I posted this quote recently on my social media and it seemed to resonate with a number of people. With the amount of adjusting, flexing, evolving, pivoting, and changing we’re all doing with frequency, it also means we need to… View Article
I was reflecting on both flexibility and resilience today, and my thoughts prompted me to go to Dictionary.com. Flexibility is defined as: the ability to bend easily or without breaking the quality of being easily adapted or of offering many different options the ability and willingness to adjust one’s thinking or behavior Resilience is defined as: the power or ability… View Article
As we cooked as if we were gathering a large group the days before Thanksgiving, I struggled to find a holiday music playlist I loved. Of course, my holiday list is on my iPod Classic if that gives you perspective. If you’re asking what that is, you’re too young to get it. Both Kevin and I ranged from disappointed… View Article
While there is no good way to gather at this time in history, you can still have a meaningful impact, share appreciation and connect your team beyond the screen. Though this article was written last year, the main premises remain constant – even during a pandemic. https://thriveglobal.com/stories/3-gift-ideas-employees-will-actually-value/ Give the Gift of Time – If ever there was a year for time… View Article
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