You can laugh more

You can laugh more

“A good time to laugh is anytime you can.” ~Linda Ellerbee I can be very intense. Ask anyone who knows me. I can get caught in the seriousness of a situation, the meaning of a moment, the dilemma of a debate. I can work very hard to find value in each encounter and...
Impatience is a leadership skill

Impatience is a leadership skill

“If you genuinely want something, don’t wait for it – teach yourself to be impatient.” ~Gurbaksh Chahal The other day a colleague was telling me about something they wanted…really badly. They explained to me how much fun this type of work would...
Be present to today

Be present to today

“It is good to have an end to journey towards; but it is the journey that matters in the end.” ~Ursula LeGuin One of my former colleagues is extremely focused on getting his next promotion. Every time we speak, that is the main topic of conversation. On its face,...
Want to succeed? Fail first

Want to succeed? Fail first

“Success is walking from failure to failure with no loss of enthusiasm.” ~Winston Churchill I debriefed a 360° feedback assessment this morning and it was tough. The feedback itself was a bit tough, and my client took it very hard. “I should...