And.
The title of this article includes one of the most powerful words in my personal vocabulary. I know it might seem like a passive, filler word to many people. For others, possibly poor grammar. But for me, it says so much more than simply And. The first time I realized the power of this […]
Friendship Inventory
Recently a handful of attention-grabbing headlines have caught my eye, all related to what is being called the “loneliness epidemic” in America. As an unapologetic introvert who has learned to be extroverted when needed, I am always interested in the surveys, research, assumptions, and judgements made in these stories. Let me first fully acknowledge […]
Meaningful year-end recognition (after a tough year)
Earlier this week Merriam-Webster announced this year’s “word of the year” – Authentic. While this word might feel overused, misused, and sometimes (ahem)…inauthentic, it IS a powerful word. Why? Because it starts with being true to yourself, “true to one’s own personality, spirit or character.” Leading with authenticity towards yourself naturally translates into showing up with genuine […]
Climbing the Career…Trellis?
“People spend their whole lives climbing that ladder of success only to find, once they reach the top, that the ladder is leaning against the wrong wall. – Thomas Merton As a child of the 1970s-80s I was brought up to believe the “right” path to success was to attend a good college after […]
#simplicity
“Simplicity boils down to two steps: Identify the essential. Eliminate the rest.” – Leo Babauta I don’t make New Year’s resolutions. For me, they tend to feel overly focused on “fixing” our perceived failures, problems, weaknesses. As someone who firmly believes in strengths-based development I can’t help but wonder how much fun it really is […]
Clarity
Purpose. Vision. Action. Clarity. These are the Leadership Pillars of Success. When a leader is equipped with these tools or “pillars,” and communicates them clearly to their team, it is the formula for success. Unfortunately, it is rare to find all four cared for and maintained by leaders, which ultimately leads to confusion, and burnout […]
Your Most Valuable Asset
What is this asset? Time. That is my answer. I never fail to be surprised by how we fail to manage our time. More often than not, our calendars, other people’s priorities, and the tool meant to assist us wind up controlling our time and working against us. What I discovered recently, as […]
The Value of Your Inner Circle
As an executive coach I have the privilege to work with senior leaders on the problems and concerns that keep them up at night and weigh on their minds. For many of them, it’s not always about their day-to-day work, but about how they are managing their whole selves and the eco-system of their lives. […]