by Robyn McLeod | Jul 2, 2026 | Thoughtful Leadership
I hear it often. “I have way too many meetings on my calendar, and it is not a good use of my time.” “ I bring my laptop to meetings so I can be productive.” “Meetings here are long and boring.” “When I meet with my team, people don’t speak up.” Most leaders spend the...
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 Chatsworth Consulting Group | Sep 30, 2025 | Thoughtful Leadership
“Behold the turtle. He makes progress only when he sticks his head out.” ~James B. Conant Have you ever wanted to stay in your own corner (or office) and just not get involved? Have you ever dreaded sharing your thoughts and opinions, certain that they...
by Lisa Kohn | Aug 28, 2025 | Thoughtful Leadership
If only it were that easy to lead, that we could break it down into five simple steps. The world is much more complex. People are complicated; situations are multi-layered; and options abound. If only it were that simple. In some ways it is. The world is complex and...
by Chatsworth Consulting Group | Aug 5, 2025 | Awareness
“Difficulty is inevitable. Drama is a choice.” ~Anita Renfroe We are defined by our choices, big and little. On a daily basis we choose – whether (or how) to react to a coworker; if we’ll fulfill our promises and obligations; to exercise or sit on the couch; to smile...
