by Robyn McLeod | Oct 22, 2020 | Communication
In my town there is a drawbridge that is often under repair. When it is being worked on and the spans are in the upright position, is the bridge open or is it closed? Some people will say it’s open because they see the spans up and open for boats to go through. Others...
by Robyn McLeod | Oct 15, 2020 | Thoughtful Leadership
One of my first bosses told me that to be successful it’s much more important that people fear you than like you. He cautioned that my inclination to be friendly and “too nice” to the people who worked for me in my new managerial role would be a derailer in my climb...
by Robyn McLeod | Sep 24, 2020 | Thoughtful Leadership
Many of you are familiar with our Thoughtful Leadership philosophy – being present, being intentional, and being authentic will lead to the results that you want. Recently I have had several coaching conversations about what it means to be intentional. For example,...
by Robyn McLeod | Sep 17, 2020 | Thoughtful Leadership
For some, going it alone is a badge of courage. For others, it is a way to demonstrate independence and show the world that they don’t need any help. And for many people, it’s a belief that we “can’t” or “shouldn’t” ask for help and “bother” other people. Women, in...
by Robyn McLeod | Aug 27, 2020 | Awareness
Have you ever sat at your desk and realized that you just spent the last fifteen minutes staring at your computer screen stuck? From time to time, I find myself hitting a wall at work, usually mid-afternoon, and often when I am faced with a looming deadline or...
