I’ve asked quite a number of leaders whether there is such a thing as work life balance. Almost everyone says no without hesitation. They agree there are times we’re present, we’re grounded, we’re in sync with what matters, and we’re in the zone—feeling all the joyous personal and professional satisfaction we’re looking for. Yet, it’s… View Article
Wowza! 1500 blogs. Thanks for playing along with us. For those who continue to read and share, we’re so, so grateful for you. It’s a time of gratitude, clarity, and uncertainty for me. With that being said, my reflections may ramble in any of those directions right now, as I share what I’m present to… View Article
The world is fortunate to have you. What if we all believed this? How would we greet each other, meet challenges, work through concerns, explore differences, wake up each day and try things? When you greet the day with a solid belief in yourself, the world shows up to meet you there. How do we… View Article
“What can I help you with?” What a great question. It opens the door to learning, partnership, and collaboration. Many years ago, when I was in a state of overwhelm, I called a friend to talk and in the process of doing so I broke down in tears. She patiently listened and when I finished… View Article
Conflict. No one likes it; some provoke or evoke it, and some avoid it like the plague. The word itself triggers people and causes a reaction – often protection, defensiveness, or counter-attack are the methods. We brace for it and nervously laugh or fidget when it is present or needing to happen. It can be… View Article
What great questions do you ask as a leader? I love to hear great leaders share their input for the biggest questions they are asking in the moment. One of my current favorites given the conversations happening in our world right now is this: “Whose perspective would it be useful for me to understand?” When… View Article
Do you realize how you’re showing up? I’ve had some interesting interactions as people seem to be crispier right now. My role has been to recognize the confrontation while also gracefully helping people work through the tough stuff. It’s been interesting and challenging. Seeing leaders behave in ways they realize are unbecoming, hurtful, or disrespectful… View Article
Following through can feel like a lost art. It’s a small thing, yet so incredibly important. We all make casual comments with friends like: “let’s do this again”, or when we meet new people “let’s connect.” Often it doesn’t happen. Our lives are busy, and our calendars fill with the events that catch our attention… View Article
Going above and beyond. It’s a noteworthy act and sometimes feels like a lost art right now. As I look around our business, and those I work with and patronize, it seems to be easier to deliver more as the world is shrinking inward. What small yet thoughtful things can you and your team do… View Article
Whenever I find myself triggered by an event, I know there’s learning available for me. If I bypass the opportunity to evaluate my reaction, I become a victim of whatever happened and can guarantee the next time a similar event occurs, I’ll react again – only it will be stronger and more automatic. If I’m… View Article
“Speak what you seek until you see what you said.” I heard this quote during a two-day event I was attending. Though the concept isn’t new, it certainly simplified how clear we each need to be when declaring our potential future. You must believe it to see it. It’s not the other way around. If… View Article
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