by Lisa Kohn | Apr 1, 2021 | Thoughtful Leadership
The other day I was asked what my “sweet spot” was in coaching. What I’m really known for and what I really love to do. (Luckily, I think they’re the same thing.) As more and more people know, I had a childhood that I had to, in many ways, survive. I no longer keep my...
by Lisa Kohn | Mar 25, 2021 | Thoughtful Leadership
“You’ve got to know when to hold ’em Know when to fold ’em Know when to walk away And know when to run.” I don’t think Kenny Rogers was talking about leadership when he wrote The Gambler, but there’s a lot we can learn from his gambling approach. A...
by Lisa Kohn | Mar 4, 2021 | Thoughtful Leadership
It is no secret that I believe in, am certified in, and practice Positive Psychology. Just like it’s now no secret that I grew up in a religious cult, had my memoir, to the moon and back, published, and am on a joyful “warpath” 🙂 to spread a message of hope, joy, and...
by Lisa Kohn | Feb 25, 2021 | Thoughtful Leadership
Have you heard of FOMO – Fear Of Missing Out? Many of my clients speak of it often. They can’t skip a meeting. What if they miss vital information? Or face time with others? They can’t take a quiet evening at home. What if they miss the fun? They can’t say no to most...
by Lisa Kohn | Feb 11, 2021 | Thoughtful Leadership
Some people will do anything to avoid failing. Playing it safe can certainly help you avoid a big embarrassing failure but it also keeps you stuck in mediocrity and invisibility. Listening to a radio interview recently, I heard the phrase “extraordinarily ordinary.”...
