Suffering is Optional #116 Cy Wakeman is a newer hero of mine. She is a straight talker who delivers a great dose of reality with her content. She’s a drama researcher by training and is abundant with all she shares. One of the powerful distinctions she shares is between sympathy and empathy. Sympathy is validating things the way they are…
Reasons or Results #115 I was working with a team recently and one member challenged me on single-point accountability. She said she disagreed with the concept and their people “share” accountability for getting things done. While this is a great idea, it will always lead to the same outcome. When things are working, it’s a fine concept. What happens when…
Stop Wasting Time Trying to Manage Time (Part 3) #114 Here it is, the BIGGEST time waster of all. There is one activity that never makes anyone’s calendar, yet we waste oodles of time on it… e-mail! Most people constantly interrupt their workflow to read or respond the moment someone sends an email. One word of advice – DON’T. Bless…
Stop Wasting Time Trying to Manage Time (Part 2) #113 If you didn’t read yesterday’s blog, please do so – it will set you up for a win with today’s content. It’s time to readjust your picture. All you need is your current calendar, a paper print-out of a blank calendar and a little time to make a significant impact…
Stop Wasting Time Trying to Manage Time (Part 1) #112 Have you ever looked at your “to do” list and felt that aching drop in the pit of your stomach? It’s usually accompanied by thoughts like, “Right, like I’ll ever get to the bottom of the list,” or, “Wow, it’s overwhelming and I have no time for anything that matters…
I am a Work in Progress #111 “People are often unreasonable and self-centered. Forgive them anyway. If you are kind, people may accuse you of ulterior motives. Be kind anyway. If you are honest, people may cheat you. Be honest anyway. If you find happiness, people may be jealous. Be happy anyway. The good you do today may be forgotten…
It’s Not a Problem #110 Reframing your language is more than putting a “positive spin” on your language and thinking. It’s about redirecting energy. When you focus on something being difficult, bad, sad or a problem, you’re essentially saying your circumstances are the way that it is, will be and you can’t do anything about it. This leads to being…
Learn How To Guide Your Business From Other Female Entrepreneurs One of the things we all need on the journey to becoming unstoppable leaders is excellent role models to follow along the way. Each week, the Intentional Greatness podcast introduces you to women in business who are breaking barriers and setting the business world on fire without compromising their core…
They are Noticing #109 Pay attention to actions, not words. People can tell you all they want, but who they are speaks so loudly you can’t hear them. When people tell you one thing and demonstrate another, trust their actions. Our actions always follow our thinking, beliefs and intentions. When words and actions are in conflict, it tells you the…
Forget Good Manners #108 What do you do when someone on your team openly acts poorly during a meeting? Do you talk with them one-on-one to handle it? If so, stop it. Many of us have been taught to handle bad behavior privately, and for the most part, it’s bad teaching. When working with leadership teams, often they’ll describe situations…