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...
by Chatsworth Consulting Group | Jan 9, 2024 | Thoughtful Leadership
“Happiness is a butterfly, which when pursued, is always beyond your grasp, but which, if you will sit down quietly, may alight upon you.” ~Nathaniel Hawthorne I am sitting on my side porch, feeling the breeze on my skin, watching the birds at the bird...
by Lisa Kohn | Nov 9, 2023 | Thoughtful Leadership
I was talking with a client the other day. She had just been promoted to be the team lead for her group, which she was thrilled about. She also had to deal with some challenging situations with a few of her new direct reports, which she was less than thrilled about....
by Lisa Kohn | Dec 29, 2022 | Thoughtful Leadership
Confidence. It’s something that most of us realize we need, and many of us wish we had more of. We watch our colleague who strides into the room as if he owns it, and wonder, “How did he get like that? How can I get like that?” We listen to our boss’s boss during a...
by Chatsworth Consulting Group | Oct 11, 2022 | Thoughtful Leadership
“Laugh often, long, and loud. Laugh until you gasp for breath.” ~George Carlin It is often said that laughter is the best medicine and that laughter soothes the soul. I’ve certainly found that to be true. I’ve also found that it can be a great leadership skill –...
