I’m asking myself a question these days which moves me in much more certain directions. It’s become the mantra I need at this time in my life and in business. The question is clarifying. It helps me say “no” much more confidently. Saying no has created space and confidence as more and more situations are calling for my attention. What’s…
Life is full of surprises, and most times, things don’t go as planned. How do we find resilience when we’re attached to the plan and it’s not happening as we’d like? Try this simple approach using two key questions: “So what? Now what?” “So What?” asks that we don’t let the changes or setbacks define who we are or what’s…
As I reflect on profound wisdom I heard in a recent discussion, I’m reminded again of the power of believing in ourselves. Without self-belief, our dreams become hopes with no action behind them, and we never take the risks that lead to growth. To excel in business, life, and really anything, we must first trust ourselves. We may not have…
The quote “live the way you want to be remembered” got my attention today. What if we all were on this page? How would my actions differ from what I’m currently doing? What would I focus on? What would it mean to those around me? What if I truly considered life as a tragedy? In the best sort of way,…
Leaving things incomplete wastes energy. Think about it. When something is unfinished, you ruminate on it. Whether it’s a conversation, a puzzle, a task or a project, your mind and your actions wander back to it over and over. Your energy is trapped, as is your momentum. When you’re incomplete, you can’t move on. Not fully. Part of you and…
As a leader, you have the honor of caring for the tone of your culture daily. Some days, that may feel like a privilege and other days it may feel like a burden. What’s the difference? It’s how you’re relating to the complex beings around you and the interpretation you have about how they “should” be versus how they “are.” …
Curiosity will get you further than certainty most of the time. Am I suggesting you abandon all reason and those things you’re certain of? No. I am suggesting the only way we create connection, community, and possibility is through our relatedness. Shared knowledge, remember that we can do what I can’t, and the sum of the whole is greater than…
Think of two words that are often used by leaders: productive and busy. They’re not the same, yet we often use the words as if they are. We all fall into the trap of busyness. It’s in our language and our psyche. When we’re “too busy” we become stressed, and often are less productive. Imagine if you changed your language…
You owe yourself one hour a day for self-care. It can include reading, writing, yoga, exercise, dancing, meditation, painting, or whatever, but you owe it to yourself. One hour, 1/24 of your day. That’s less than 5%. It matters, it really does. Make it count. At one point in my life, I read this and yet I still couldn’t find…
One of the great exercises I’ve offered clients recently is the gift of expanding gratitude and enhancing their culture. It’s a simple exercise and it has exponential impact. When we talk about talent in our session rooms, we encourage the leadership team to create a magnetic culture. Think about that. A magnet does two things. It attracts and repels. Both…