One simple way to be mindful and listen to yourself

One simple way to be mindful and listen to yourself

I was talking with a client the other day. She was explaining to me how stressed she had been feeling lately. Work was tough and too much. Family responsibilities were weighing on her. Overall, she was just feeling overwhelmed and depleted. I could hear it in her...
Find your “why”

Find your “why”

“He who has a why to live for can bear with almost any how.” ~Nietzsche I have friends, colleagues, clients, and family members who are all going through tough times. Lost jobs, reduced budgets, challenging work situations, even more challenging home situations – all...
Can bad bosses be saved?

Can bad bosses be saved?

Often we assume poor leaders and bad bosses are hopelessly stuck in their worst behaviors. Yet a recent post, Bad Leaders Can Change Their Spots, at HBR.org shares research that shows that, with clear developmental focus, the lowest-rated leaders can show significant...