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Who knew there was such a thing as too much engagement?
A headline caught my eye this week - Too much engagement can lead to burnout, researchers say. I was intrigued. Employee engagement is nearly always talked about as a very good thing, something that all organizations strive for. When employees are engaged, they're...
The value in giving
“From what we get in life, we make a living. From what we give, we make a life.” ~Arthur Ashe So much time is spent on getting what we want out of life – focusing on our goals, defining and achieving our dreams, moving up, moving ahead, and moving past obstacles (and...
Lead with love
I met Faith James, a powerful woman of color who consults and coaches around personal and corporate branding, when we were both guests on a podcast last month. Faith is amazing; she somehow thought I was amazing; she invited me to speak during her Being the CEO of You...
What are you missing when you think you’re right?
“The world is divided between those who think they’re right.” ~Tara Brach I don’t remember when I heard Tara Brach say this, I just know that I had to immediately write it down. I do remember that my first thought was, “Right! They all do that!” and I also know that I...
Tips for finding more time for what you love
None of us has enough time for everything. I hear it from my colleagues. I see it in my clients. I watch strangers taking every "free" moment – as they wait in line, watch their kid's baseball game, and unfortunately sometimes interact with others – to try and catch...
How letting go can be a leadership strength
"Your deepest struggle can, if you're willing and open, produce your greatest strength." ~Oprah Winfrey There are many quotes and sayings that echo this sentiment, and they can sometimes be annoying to read, especially if you're going through a struggle. "What doesn't...
Don’t be stingy with your leadership – five tips on why and how to share
Taking on a leadership role is an important step in anyone’s career. What trips many people up though is the belief that leadership is a solitary job – that you have to have all the answers, that you have to make all the decisions, and that you have to be on top of...
Leadership creates legacy
"If your actions create a legacy that inspires others to dream more, learn more, do more, and become more, then you are an excellent leader." ~Dolly Parton Every now and then, a client will talk about their legacy. About how they want to make certain they’ve left...
Simple acts can bring a significant change
A client emailed me recently. We had just launched her coaching program, with a 360° feedback assessment that had affected her deeply. Her feedback wasn't harsh; not at all. But her feedback echoed of her need to slow down and connect more with others. My client took...
It’s never too late
“It's never too late to be who you might have been.” ~George Eliot "Today is the first day of the rest of your life." This is one of those old sayings that seems to still ring true, because it reminds me that we can always start over and that it's never too late....
How to keep going when you can’t keep going anymore
I was talking with a client the other day. They had a lot going on – at work and at home – and they had been handling it up until then. But even from the very beginning of our phone call, it was clear that my client was done. Done in, in fact. There are times when we...
We’re meaning-making machines – and how that works against us
All meaning is self-created. ~Virginia Satir I often tell prospects that I make up stories for a living. I listen to what my clients tell me, and then I piece things together based on what I’ve heard and what I know and what I know about the client and/or situation....
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