Being Unf♥<kwithable #144 It was meant for fun, and also meant to be a sincere nudge for leaders. If you’ve been following along with our movement – and if you’re reading this, you are – you’re aware of the state we’re seeking – being Unf♥<kwithable. In case you haven’t read the book or didn’t know it, being Unf♥<kwithable means: To be truly at… View Article
Every Action has an Impact #143 Recently, I had an interesting situation occur. Two different colleagues, one male and one female, each made an error in delivering what they promised to me. Both reached out by voice and then followed up with an email within a few minutes of the call. Neither commitment was time-sensitive or… View Article
Following My Own Advice #142 Asking for help. It’s a seldom practiced skill for a hardworking, self-sufficient, proud leader whose identity is wrapped up in what you do. In fact, it’s uncomfortable because of the vulnerable position you’re in. It can feel like an admission of incompetence or weakness. It’s not the case, and because… View Article
Why Wait? #141 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 thrashing like a computer. Your energy is trapped as is your momentum. When you’re incomplete, you can’t move on…. View Article
Gaining Perspective #140 I was having a rough day Wednesday. Many factors contributed, but suffice it to say, when relationships are going poorly it’s disruptive in a way that feels discombobulating. I simply don’t feel good. I feel sick to my stomach, moving through my day mentally rehashing the situation and desiring a different outcome…. View Article
What Calms You? #139 There’s a stillness in winter you can experience when it’s quiet enough and you’re outside with a gentle snow falling which is magical. Those of you who are not from cold weather climates may not have experienced this – it’s an occasional thing, not your daily experience if you’re outside in the… View Article
Whether You Like it or Not #138 I love living in Minnesota. The transitions the seasons provide are something I look forward to. This is a telltale sign you’re a native. Most people, who are not native Minnesotans, only describe winter and the cold. Those of us who are born and raised, know better. Our… View Article
It’s up to You #137 Two lives well lived. This week we had the pleasure of celebrating my in-laws 55th wedding anniversary. We had the entire family together for a vacation and one of the highlights is their relationship. They are a wonderful, rare couple. They complement each other well, and have grounded, solid values at the center of their relationship… View Article
In the Quiet Spaces #136 When you have the gift of time, with no schedule and nothing pressing you to get ready, what do you do? For me, my mind can race with possibilities. I feel an urgency to do the things that I’ve been procrastinating, to be active and exercise, to cook and hang… View Article
Consider the Impact #135 It’s happening. The world of flexibility in the work we do and how we do it is happening. Some companies have embraced it fully and are adjusting to a freelance workforce, partnering, outsourcing, and automating coupled with their full-time workforce. How do you lead effectively with partners who are not employees?… View Article
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