Sometimes the right setting can inspire the best in you. Do you need the hustle and bustle of people, pets and things happening around you? Are you better in silence with stillness surrounding you? Do you need music? What kind of light? What brings out the best of who you are and how you think? Your environment contributes to the mood, inspiration, and outcomes…
Most leaders project a calm, confident exterior to the world, but beneath that calm public exterior lurks the fear of being found out as a fraud. We wonder, “what if they discover I’m not who I’m pretending to be?” Or “I don’t really know what I’m doing. I’m just making it up as I go along.” In fact, the more successful the leader is, the louder…
Let go. Looking at what’s between today and tomorrow can make us feel like we have a deficit. We don’t – it’s perceived lack based on what’s possible and that’s a big thing. Looking at what’s between today and our past can make us feel like we’re winning. A healthy balance of both is necessary to keep the equilibrium for a healthy attitude. Sorting out our priorities is a necessity right now. Follow your gut. It’s time.
Teamwork = team work. On a great team, if one person is struggling, challenged, receiving constructive feedback, or not performing well in any regard, it’s OUR job to help. Team implies we are one. Team means I will lock arms with you to win – even when it’s tough. Especially when it’s tough. When we’re challenged, we’re vulnerable. When we’re…
Curiosity. It’s the doorway to your greatest opportunities. Are you willing to be more curious than certain relative to what’s possible for you, your business, and your life? If so, ask questions, listen, and be willing to have your thinking and certainty undone. The key to transforming the reality you’re experiencing is to ask new questions. If you want a…
We tend to overestimate the short term and underestimate the long term. If you’ve ever felt like your hair was on fire and waking up was a fire drill, heed the words above. Try ten-year planning. Though I’ve thought of it often, I’ve not sat down until recently to plan out 10 years and think about what each year means,…
Being a female leader can be one of the most rewarding experiences any of us ever have. It can also be one of the most stressful, and at times, one of the most draining. It isn’t meant to be easy, but being women in business can be made easier through a variety of tips, strategies, and life hacks. Some of…
The Importance of Core Values in Leading an Enterprise In order to become an unstoppable leader at your job, in the community or within an organization, it’s important to have role models that can teach you what they’ve learned. Intentional Greatness is a podcast that provides interviews and insight into women in business who’ve broken through the glass ceiling without…
Women in Business Should Strive to Achieve Sustained Motivation, Authenticity and Confidence Women in business often face challenges with their confidence, motivation, and feelings of adequacy. In order to address this, women entrepreneurs often must work harder to overcome fear and self-doubt. This month, we’ll examine how to lead with confidence and hear from guests who’ve struggled with those very…
3 Ways to Be a Great Mentee As a young person in business, there is a lot to learn. I frequently say that I feel like I went to college twice with all the learning I’ve had during my years in the workforce. For us young professionals, most of the information we need to succeed gets taught on the job.…