This time of year, I have the honor of guiding people through deep team health work. It’s often challenging for the teams as most of us aren’t fluent in offering feedback, discussing friction between us, or receiving appreciation well. As one leader courageously offered in a recent session “I don’t feel heard…” the team missed… View Article
Are you ready to unlock your leadership potential? Take a moment to reflect on your approach to recognizing and nurturing strengths within your team. When you witness outstanding outcomes, do you turn to the person responsible and genuinely acknowledge their achievements? Do you share why it was a success? Consider the power of focusing on… View Article
I heard it enough times I finally did it. If you’ve heard that when you want something you should write it down, it works. If you’ve heard that once it’s written you should put it in front of you where you’ll see it every day and consciously or unconsciously you will register it, recognize it… View Article
I have a love-hate relationship with new technology. Prior to purchase, I look forward to it and the results of what it enables are seductive and motivating. If I find a deal online, it moves me to act. Whether I contemplate for a minute or a month, I am excited to be more efficient and… View Article
When you live in abundance you never lack, and you never lose. When thinking about the depth of what this means, consider all the things there are more than enough of… It’s a mindset and way of living that matters. Especially when it’s challenging. Especially when the world presents us with hard things which make… View Article
The peace of the morning is where I find my center. It’s how I begin the best of days. When I’m awake before the rest of the household, there is a stillness, a space, filled with majesty, contentment, silence and sacredness. I find gratitude, love, abundance and hope here. The beauty of the sunrise captures… View Article
If you know me at all, you know that giving back is core to all I do. I’ve always wanted to make a difference and knew at a young age that I wanted to be philanthropic when I grew up. What I didn’t realize was that it wasn’t a destination to reach; I could give… View Article
In a world that often values perfection and success above all else, it’s easy to forget that failure is an essential ingredient for growth. The truth is, you can handle more than you think, and it’s through the occasional taste of defeat that your true potential is unleashed. What if we thought of each failure… View Article
It’s hard being a beginner, especially with well-established habits. I’m beginning a new practice with time off. It’s started with this question: What would I do with today if no one knew about it? In other words, what would be my activities of choice if I had no responsibilities for other deliverables or to other… View Article
Frequently in my work with leaders and their leadership teams, I facilitate dialogues they are waiting to have. They may not always know it, but they are. The beauty of being an “outsider,” a consultant, someone paid to help them gracefully work through the tough stuff, is that you must be willing to be fired… View Article