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Five things NOT to do in a conflict at work
It’s inevitable. You’re going to have conflicts at work. Most of the time they are minor issues – differences of opinion, low stakes disagreements, and misunderstandings. But there are times when the conflicts are significant. It may be that there is a lot at stake....
How to train your inner champion
“To be a champ you have to believe in yourself when nobody else will.” ~Sugar Ray Robinson I was listening to a podcast the other day, and the guest was saying that the only way to increase confidence was to do something over and over and over again, until you know...
This is one of the most important changes you can make to enhance your leadership and your life
We are fortunate to be able to support some amazing clients. Our clients are amazing because of who they are and also often because of the work they do. I will always, perhaps especially around this time of year, feel lucky and privileged to be considered an ally, a...
Are you past your boiling point?
“We boil at different degrees.” ~Benjamin Franklin The other day I was ready to kill someone. Well, not actually kill someone but certainly break something. I had had it up to here, had reached my limit, and had gone past my boiling point. I was tired of a situation...
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...
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