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 the question? Who can I…
In an EOS session today, our team was winning by all measures – on their scorecard, P & L, profit and rocks. Only they weren’t celebrating, and they were tired. So tired in fact, they questioned whether their growth or success was worth it. As we dove into the issues, we discussed the effort required to grow by 33% in 6 months. This was after growing 50% the…
Making it safe for people to tell you the truth is a muscle worth building. We all brush by opportunities to open the door and talk about deeper subjects, difficulties, vulnerabilities and open wounds every day. When my Mom was in her years declining from Alzheimer’s, I remember I longed to have deeper conversations with people about how difficult it was. I was a single Mom,…
If you know me, you know I’m a morning person. I believe mornings hold immense power because they set the tone for the entire day and can make or break what’s accomplished. Read below for my five-step routine that sets my day up for success. Rome wasn’t built in a day, and neither was the perfect morning routine. I’ve honed my routine over several years of trial and error. If you’re looking…
Promises. “People with good intentions make promises but people with good character keep them.” – Author Unknown This quote speaks to me. When I review my good intentions, they are sincere. At the time I speak them, I mean them and intent to deliver upon them. Then, life happens and at times, my good intentions have become just that; intentions. Nothing more. And…
In yesterday’s blog I shared how I manage self-doubt when my Imposter Syndrome creeps up. Find more practices below! Be Vulnerable with Others Being vulnerable is crucial when overcoming self-doubt, and that can be difficult at first! The times we are feeling less than our best are usually when we would rather “fake it till you make it,” and pretend like…
Whenever you anticipate something new or an unexpected change, you’re bombarded with feelings. Your anticipation, excitement, fear, doubt and everything in between. How can you reframe these moments to be catalysts for action rather than a speed bump or stuck point? For me, I need to focus on what my first step forward can be. The question “why not me?” helps me get over the Imposter Syndrome that…
There’s nothing solid that will come of “squishy” commitments. When I’m working with EOS leadership teams, we spend a great deal of time working on concrete language and it becomes a superpower once you learn it. The world at large is “squishy.” What I mean by that is it is more common to encounter people who communicate with fuzzy, malleable, unclear language than it is to find…
Life presents us with moments that challenge our values and what we find acceptable. In these instances, a profound shift occurs within us, leading to a newfound certainty. This certainty becomes the gateway to serenity. When we reach the point where we no longer accept circumstances that contradict our beliefs, we tap into our inner strength. We recognize our worth…
“I have come to believe that a great teacher is a great artist and that there are as few as there are any other great artists. Teaching might even be the greatest of the arts since the medium is the human mind and spirit.” – John Steinbeck I’ve spent a great deal of my life teaching, training, coaching, and learning. As an art major, this quote brought new resonance to…