It’s more than the thought that counts
“All the beautiful sentiments in the world weigh less than a single lovely action.” ~James Russell Lowell Recently I watched a former colleague struggle with how to show up for her team at work. Her organization had gone through a merger and a few...
Is thinking getting in your way?
If you have been a reader of our blog for any amount of time, you know that we believe strongly in Thoughtful Leadership – being mindful, intentional and self-aware in your leadership actions. So, when I saw the title of a recent s+b article, Hey Leaders: Stop...
Thoughtful leadership in action
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...
Lead like a turtle and stick your head out
“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...
When I remember that everything I say can easily be misunderstood or misinterpreted, it helps me to slow down and get a bit clearer, or at least check for agreement and understanding in the conversation. https://bit.ly/46nzeXY?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_content=ap_rsrx1e76l5
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When I stop and remember Karl Popper’s quote, it always gives me pause. I generally think I’m being so clear when I speak, and I can get annoyed when what I’ve said is misinterpreted. But, again, the problem may very well lie within me. https://bit.ly/46nzeXY?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_content=ap_ujsgb0qvj6