Doubt kills more dreams than failure ever will. Life has a way of putting us in situations where we’re not sure if we should pursue our dreams or let our doubt hold us back. But here’s the thing: doubt can be worse than failing. When you doubt yourself, you stop yourself from even trying, and… View Article
Do you ever feel like you’re underwater, constantly behind, and like the balls you’re juggling are just a second away from dropping? Congratulations, you’ve hit the ceiling. Hitting the ceiling is something every successful leader, team, and business goes through, and it’s worth celebrating because it means you’re growing into your next iteration. During this… View Article
It’s better to have an open seat than to keep the wrong person in the seat. Too many leaders talk themselves into keeping a person who’s doing okay, performing adequately, not performing, or struggling in the seat under the premise that “it’s better than going without someone” or “we have to have someone.” This is… View Article
The change of seasons is always a pacing transition and reset time for me. Mother Nature and many of us are connected that way! As we enjoy(?) the first cooler days of fall in Minnesota, I’ve found myself getting the urge to clean out my closet and put away the summer clothing I’ve enjoyed to… View Article
Most of us are juggling priorities every day, with multiple meetings, emails, and countless deadlines all vying for our attention. It’s an endless loop with our brains going in a million different directions. But creativity and intuition don’t thrive in that flurry. They need space to come to the table. I like to say that… View Article
Finding the right talent seems more challenging than ever. As a leader, you understand that hiring someone who is a core values culture fit is critical, but you also need the position filled… yesterday! I’m here to tell you that waiting for the right fit is worth it. Sometimes, your high standards make it feel harder…. View Article
Recently Ali and I were having a conversation about the new skills she’s learning now that she is fully in our marketing seat at YESS!. As we discussed upcoming projects and goals, she shared that she feels like she’s failing and nothing is working. I was surprised, as I’m proud of the work she is… View Article
“Why not you?” This is a question I ask when self-doubt shows up in the conversation, whether it’s to myself, my children, or the leaders I work with. It’s a simple question, yet it usually reveals the doubt that is living like a bad roommate in our heads. Whatever stories, reasons, or excuses we have… View Article
Great leadership is not just about the people you directly impact, it’s also about how the people you directly impact are impacting others. Said another way, you’re not a leader until you produce a leader who produces a leader. If it isn’t two generations beyond you, it’s really not leadership, it’s influence. As Jim Collins… 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
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