Have you ever been stuck approaching a challenging conversation? You know the kind, it’s one you’d rather put off than have, it could be personal or professional, but it’s one you play over and over in your head to rehearse before approaching it. Me too! What works? Here are 5 ways to make it easier:
I woke up with a feeling of hope, inspiration, gratitude and peace. I was driving alone to work out with a good start to the day, it was early and still dark. On my drive, the sun was rising. As I witness the soft hues of the morning kissing the horizon, the pink hues merging… View Article
Have you ever had a really challenging person in your life? Of course you have. We all have. The great news about being in their presence, especially if it’s with frequency, is that they are showing us exactly what NOT to do on a daily basis. Some may get exasperated, however from a space of… View Article
We tend to overestimate the short term and underestimate the long term. If you’ve ever felt like your hair was on fire and waking up was a fire drill, heed the words above. Try ten-year planning. Sit down to plan out 10 years and think about what each year means, what will be accomplished, and… View Article
It’s hard to wait when you have a need. If you’re impatient like me, you don’t enjoy waiting anyway, and to wait and be patient while doing so – especially when you have a need – is challenging. Set the bar high and let yourself embrace the journey. Excellence is worth it. The question becomes:… View Article
In the midst of year end, strategic planning, and all the things leadership teams discuss and debate at the end of the year, conflict is inevitable. I noted a great quote from one of my leadership teams today, “we debate to learn, we don’t debate to win.” This is a simple phrase which keeps the… View Article
Sometimes, the right question finds you at the right time. As I was reading through some of my journal notes, I found myself learning and re-learning some magnificent lessons. When you’re up early and you have this divine space and time where no one needs you, the day hasn’t begun for the world, and there… View Article
Language is important. For many female leaders I know, myself included, we say we’re sorry when we shouldn’t. It’s an immediate flag screaming “less than” when you’re speaking. One of the ways I’ve corrected this in my writing, especially email, is to begin with appreciation instead. An example would be when I would’ve liked to… View Article
Productive, not busy. They’re not the same, yet we can use the words as if they are. We all fall into the trap of busyness. It’s in our language and our psyche. When we’re “too busy” we become stressed, and often are less productive. Imagine if you changed your language from busy to productive. Can… View Article
Today I’m thinking about great questions, so I’m including some random, unrelated questions in my recent reading. I hope one or more of them inspires some great thinking on your part!