I’ll be honest with you – I’ve pursued perfectionism too often, and it’s typically not a pretty story. I’ve been on a relentless quest for perfection more times than I’d like to admit. It’s what makes me a firm believer in prioritizing completion over perfection and part of the driving force behind our book Chasing… View Article
Even if you’re the finest surgeon in the world, you don’t perform surgery on yourself. This analogy carries a profound message that applies to every leader. In the same way it wouldn’t make sense for a surgeon to perform surgery on their own body, it’s also a good idea to seek help from others when… View Article
Hey all, Ali again! I’m jumping in to share a story I found very powerful, especially as a younger leader. Take a read – it’s a great reminder no matter where you’re at in your leadership journey. Here’s the story: During a leadership team meeting that Sue was facilitating, one leader passed on giving input… View Article
Today I’m continuing yesterday’s blog about ways to limit self-doubt. Let’s jump into the other steps! Step 2: Be Vulnerable with Others Being vulnerable is crucial when overcoming self-doubt, and that can be difficult at first! The times we are feeling less than our best are usually when we would rather “fake it till we… View Article
Most leaders project a calm, confident exterior to the world, but beneath that calm public exterior may lurk the fear of being found out as a fraud. We wonder, “what if they discover I’m not who I’m pretending to be?” Or “I don’t really know what I’m doing. I’m just making it up as I… View Article
In the journey to success, the size and meaning of your “why” matters significantly. Your “why” is your driving force, the reason you keep pushing forward despite obstacles. Think about successful people – they didn’t have everything figured out from the start any more than you did. What set them apart was their compelling “why.”… View Article
I’ve said it before, discomfort = pain. In place of learning new things, it’s easy to get comfortable and embrace the status quo. True progress isn’t born from complacency; it thrives when we’re in harmony with our aspirations and our challenges. Growth, in its purest form, is a dynamic journey that demands we step outside… View Article
Hi all, Ali here! I’m taking over today’s blog to share an insight I’ve gained during the last 90 days. Over the course of my career, I’ve struggled with perfectionism and have found that being a leader means conquering that urge in order to get things done. I wanted to share my tips here should… View Article
In yesterday’s blog I shattered the myth of work-life balance, sharing that for busy leaders, work-life integration (or work-life blend) is a better pursuit. As I’ve navigated the different stages of my career and home life, the practices below have been critical to my success. Give them a try! Align Your Calendar with Your Values … View Article
As leaders, we hear about work-life balance all the time. Whether it’s parenting blogs, social media, or workshops at leadership conferences, the chase for work-life balance is everywhere. Yet for busy leaders with demanding careers, work-life balance is just not possible. What is possible, however, is work-life integration. In this two-part blog I’m sharing the… View Article
Online Learning Spotlight
Communication Catalyzer Bundle: Winning Strategies for Stress-Free Communication