Leadership Is an Active Verb
This is a call for all managers to expect more of themselves, and to step into their leadership power. Stop expecting someone (who?) to give you permission. Stop waiting for the elusive instruction manual. Empower your teams. Give them room to spread their wings and fly. I know, I know. It’s hard work. Guess what? […]
Leadership Is an Active Verb
This is a call for all managers to expect more of themselves, and to step into their leadership power. Stop expecting someone (who?) to give you permission. Stop waiting for the elusive instruction manual. Empower your teams. Give them room to spread their wings and fly. I know, I know. It’s hard work. Guess what? […]
Get Quiet and Trust Your Spidey Sense
Our intuition taps into a complex network of inner wisdom, guided by our past experiences, knowledge, emotions, and subconscious mind. It is the deepest level of knowledge we possess. So, stop dismissing it! Let’s talk about how you tap into it to make better decisions. Today I want to talk to you about intuition. What […]
The Power of Information
Open, honest, transparent communication is a clear pathway to creating a culture of trust, yet many leaders still choose to control their teams through the control, manipulation, withholding of information. Why? This article looks into the risks of information control, and offers a few tips for leaders who aspire to create more transparency. During a […]
Is That “Fire Drill” Really Necessary?
When is the last time you were the victim of a last-minute office fire drill? Did you ever question if it was REALLY that important? Or, was it simply urgent for someone else? Today I revisit the trusty old Eisenhower Matrix framework, and how it might be able to cut down on the chaos. Over […]
What Is Your Legacy?
As you are faced with decisions that seem emotionally, politically tough on the surface, what influences your decisions? How does your decision-making process shift when you think of it through a lens of legacy? I love this question, or some version of it. When I pose it to clients, friends, family, and myself it’s one […]
What Keeps You Engaged?
What is the impact when you discover that what keeps you energized is out of alignment with your company’s priorities? Do you attempt to force fit? Stick around and stew in your frustration? (Not recommended) Or do you try to influence the culture? Over the last several weeks I’ve been coaching an executive who, on […]
Self-Compassion: The Leadership Superpower
Self-compassion is about focusing on strengths, bouncing back after a mistake, and owning your accomplishments. It is about focusing on the facts, setting realistic expectations, projecting confidence, and celebrating the wins. Why is “self-compassion” even included on this 360 assessment? This question came from a client who, across the board, scored herself shockingly low on […]
The Unexpected Gifts from Toxic Leaders
When you flip the script on the impact of a terrible management experience into an empowering story, you steal its negative energy. Instead, you re-create it into a leadership lesson, and it transforms into a gift.
Stop (Over) Apologizing
Over-apologizing can make you look less confident. Is that how you want to be perceived? How often do you find yourself “reflex” apologizing for things that don’t warrant an apology at all? When is the last time you found yourself using phrases like, “Sorry I have to miss the meeting” or “Sorry for the delayed response” or, “Sorry if this […]