by Chatsworth Consulting Group | Jun 9, 2026 | Thoughtful Leadership
“If there is one door in the castle you have been told not to go through, you must.” ~Anne Lamott I once told someone I was a rule-follower. Her response? “No one, upon meeting you, would ever take you to be a rule follower.” I get that the first impression I offer is...
by Robyn McLeod | Jun 4, 2026 | Thoughtful Leadership
By now, if you are a regular subscriber to our blog, you have read a lot about our philosophy of Thoughtful Leadership™ – stepping away from the chaos and frenzy of the day-to-day to lead with intention, purposeful action, and self-reflection. We not only like to...
by Lisa Kohn | Apr 23, 2026 | Thoughtful Leadership
As an Executive Coach, I get to work with many powerful, successful leaders, and many of them have a habit that’s getting in their way. They’re reacting too quickly, and not reacting Thoughtfully. Their colleagues will say: “I ask him a question, and...
by Chatsworth Consulting Group | Apr 14, 2026 | Thoughtful Leadership
“We do not have to become heroes overnight.” ~Eleanor Roosevelt Somehow it seems like many, if not all, of my clients, think they need to be on some sort of fast track. They identify a problem or challenge. Someone points out to them a development area....
by Robyn McLeod | Jan 29, 2026 | Thoughtful Leadership
It’s something I hear more and more from leaders – a level of frustration about the number of complaints coming from their staff and their staff’s high expectations that any issues they raise will be immediately addressed and the problems they point out quickly...
by Lisa Kohn | Jan 15, 2026 | Thoughtful Leadership
Several years ago I was interviewed by a podcaster who asked me this challenging question – as was his job as an interviewer. He asked, “What is the number one, most important skill and/or approach that a leader needs – in order to lead Thoughtfully and be their...
