Values are meaningless – until you define them
Several years ago, I took a quick assessment, VIA Strengths (formerly known as the Values in Action Inventory). The assessment has you rate a set of statements to identify values that are most important to you. The values that rose to the top for me then were things...
Three simple mindfulness practices to better listening
“Listening is the willingness to be changed by what we hear.” ~Tara Brach I still think that listening to someone – really and truly listening to someone – is one of the hardest things to do. And one of the most essential, especially as a leader. Because, as Tara...
Why self-respect is a key leadership skill
“He that respects himself is safe from others; he wears a coat of mail that none can pierce.” ~Henry Wadsworth Longfellow As coaches we recommend, and deliver, 360° feedback to our clients often. We are firm believers in getting feedback – in hearing...
How to get around the lies that block your leadership – and life
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...
There are only a few weeks left in 2023, and you can use them to declutter your calendar and add time for self-reflection, vacation, and your own priorities. Remove the common obstacles that add to your stress. And have a merrier holiday season! https://bit.ly/419Lv0Q?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_content=ap_y26vyf7nyw