There just isn’t enough time, now what?

There just isn’t enough time, now what?

“I really need to focus on time management,” says one client. “I don’t have enough time,” says another. “I meant to spend time reading and reflecting. I put it in my calendar, but…” says a third. “Can we talk about my time management?” asks a fourth. Recently it seems...
Misunderstandings happen to everyone

Misunderstandings happen to everyone

It amazes me how difficult it is to communicate clearly. I teach classes on communication, and I always stress being clear – absolutely clear – when you’re speaking and writing. I focus on how easy it is for people to misunderstand you, how even with...
Five key reasons you must learn to trust yourself

Five key reasons you must learn to trust yourself

I’ve noticed a crisis recently, a crisis of trust. I’ve noticed how seldom and little many of us trust ourselves. I’ve noticed it with many of my clients. They have an inkling, a sense of a choice that is best for them or their team, but instead of...
Just don’t do it!

Just don’t do it!

A few weeks ago we were asked to comment on an article for C-suite leadership – on the best ways to work on vacation without too much disruption. I understand the desire for this guidance. Many of us feel like we can’t fully unplug and yet we don’t want our need to...
What really matters in this moment?

What really matters in this moment?

It’s a beautiful spring day. It’s the first beautiful spring day. And just as I was about to settle into my to-do list and heaping “got to get this done” pile, a friend texted me. “You up for a walk?” Now, I know that I didn’t have time to take a walk. There were...