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Is there such a thing as good stress?
As an executive coach I have seen more than my share of stressed-out people – leaders charged with implementing massive change, managers struggling to turn around dysfunctional teams, individuals doing their best to achieve difficult goals with far less resources than...
Sometimes you have to sit still before you move forward
“Your present circumstances don’t determine where you can go; they merely determine where you start.” ~Nido Qubein We were with a team recently. A very stuck team. The team had splintered and divided to the point that projects were slipping; people were feeling...
Tired of complaints? Six steps to reset feedback and lead a culture of shared accountability
It’s something I hear more and more from leaders – a level of frustration about the number of complaints coming from their staff and their staff’s high expectations that any issues they raise will be immediately addressed and the problems they point out quickly...
How to own your now and move forward
No valid plans for the future can be made by those who have no capacity for living now. ~Alan Watts We are often brought in by clients to help them with strategic thinking and future planning. We partner with them, create a safe space, and structure a day (or a couple...
Two essential, powerful – but contradictory – leadership skills
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...
Mindset is contagious – choose wisely
“The mind is like tofu. It tastes like whatever you marinate it in.” ~Sylvia Boorstein So much has been said about mindset. Is your mindset Fixed or Growth? Do you have a positive framework or a negative one? Are you more open to people and possibilities or more...
Five tips to start off the New Year strong
Many people make New Year's resolutions, and many of those last about ten to fifteen days. Something is clearly not working in that process. It could be lack of commitment to the resolutions. It could be resolutions that are too grand, or not inspiring enough. It...
How peace of mind can make you a better leader
“Peace of mind arrives the moment you come to peace with the contents of your mind.” ~Rasheed Ogunlaru I was thinking about this the other day. How the more I push against something to make sure it doesn’t happen or to make it go away, the bigger and stronger it seems...
Positivity can transform your leadership. Here’s how.
They say that to a carpenter, at times, everything is a nail. I recently completed a certification in Applied Positive Psychology, which may be why I now see how much we all need a bit more self-care, positivity, and resilience in our lives. We need these to lead...
How to actually learn from your mistakes
“Experience is simply the name we give our mistakes.” ~Oscar Wilde I’ve made plenty of mistakes. I still do. And having lived through the three C’s plus – Covid, concussions, cancer – and all the unexpected detours that followed, I know that mistakes are even more...
Future You Will Thank You: How to Prep for Next Year’s Performance Reviews Now
This is the time of year when many leaders start to feel that familiar knot in their stomach: performance evaluations. Maybe you’re dreading a tough conversation with a struggling employee. Maybe you’re racing through multi-section forms like you’re trying to beat a...
An unexpected but surefire way to help yourself
“It is one of the beautiful compensations of this life that no man can sincerely try to help another without helping himself.” ~Ralph Waldo Emerson Research has shown that when we volunteer, when we give of ourselves and our time to help others, we benefit too. Our...
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