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Vulnerability is not a dirty word, it’s a leadership skill
Somehow, I think we’ve all created – and perpetuated – the myth that leaders need to be strong and infallible. That there can be no cracks in your armor or skeletons in your closet. That it’s best to look like you always have it together and aren’t ever questioning or...
The most important thing you can do to be more successful
"Success is liking yourself, liking what you do, and liking how you do it." ~Maya Angelou The more clients I work with and the more people I know, the more I believe we are suffering from an epidemic of not liking ourselves. I have clients who are uncomfortable with...
The five key lessons we all need to learn
People often ask me to describe a “typical” coaching client. I’ve never been able to do that. My clients vary, and their issues and objectives vary. They may be working on leading remote teams more effectively or executive presence or stepping into a bigger/more...
Why we’re afraid to share ideas, and how we can encourage sharing anyway
"Many great ideas have been lost because the people who had them could not stand being laughed at." ~Unknown I think public humiliation – or even the possibility of public humiliation – is something many, if not all of us, avoid at all costs. We can be quite terrified...
Change may be good, but is your organization ready for it?
One topic that seems to be universal among my coaching clients is change – restructuring, system rollouts, new initiatives, leadership shifts, and more. Generally, the first question that is asked is “How do we implement this?” That is the wrong question and one that...
Silent and listen have a lot in common besides six letters
“Sometimes you have to be silent to be heard.” ~Swiss Proverb Have you ever been in a meeting where it seems like everyone is shouting…and no one is listening? Have you ever tried, and tried again, to explain yourself to someone, only to feel like there is no way...
“I shouldn’t get angry” and other myths that can negatively impact your leadership and your life
I was on the phone with a client the other day, and he was detailing a situation at work that he was quite angry about. He explained all that had happened with his new boss, and how frustrated he was. He then asked me how he could get rid of his anger, so that it was...
Again, five simple questions to help give you what you need
It’s that time of year again. Time for us to practice what we preach. We’re once again taking the month of August off from the Thoughtful Leaders™ Blog – to recharge our batteries and renew. We’ll be back in September with new posts, ideas, and information to engage...
Four key tips to effective leadership that I learned from the potter’s wheel
One way I relax is taking pottery classes. I find it gratifying to absorb my focus on transforming a lump of clay into something functional. It has been a real challenge to improve my wheel throwing skills though. It looks easy when the instructors demonstrate a...
We need more space and time for imagination
“Imagination is everything. It is the preview of life’s coming attractions.” ~Albert Einstein Sometimes we use visualization during our coaching sessions or team facilitations. It’s a great way to bring people’s right-brain and hearts into the conversation and a...
Four steps to making office politics work for you
When you hear office politics, you want to cringe. The term conjures up images of managers playing favorites, back-room deals taking place, co-workers backstabbing each other, and secrets being kept from all but the innermost circle. But in reality, even the most...
How to have a better time at work
“I began to realize how important it was to be an enthusiast in life.” ~Roald Dahl It’s snowing outside. Snowing hard. It’s another snow day and my son literally shouted with joy when he woke up and found out. He is an enthusiast, at least for some things! Watching...
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