When you observe great leadership, it stands out. One of my clients repeatedly offers an opportunity to learn about great leaders and great leadership. I see her once a quarter, and in the one or two days I’m with her I always take note and find myself wanting to be better as a leader and a person. She does several…
Doing the right thing. It’s a core value, a prominent motivator and always impressive when it happens as things go awry. When I arrived home, I stopped to pick up the mail at the top of the driveway like any other day. Only today, things were different. The entire mailbox and post were turned toward me, the mailbox open with…
Have you ever wondered why your communication fails? There are some simple places to examine if you’re wondering why your feedback didn’t land with the receiver. Consider this: What’s my state of mind before, during and after the communication? If you think your message through, acknowledge any discomfort you have with the person you’re addressing (at the beginning of the…
Observing greatness is one of my favorite ways to learn. I have the honor of working with teams and watching behavior. Having honed a few skills, patterns emerge with people, and it becomes easier to see signs of distress, anxiety, frustration, acceptance, disagreement and the subtleties we each display when in agreement and not. When a leader demonstrates genuine care, expresses appreciation, and then…
Your time. When I wake up early, fully rested, without an alarm and the day greets me with a beautiful sunrise, peace and quiet, I am winning the day. My time of day is the morning. My energy is high, my thinking is clear, and my excitement for what’s possible is high. The enthusiasm and focus available to me are at my prime. How do I…
When you face the same situation repeatedly expecting different results, they call that insanity. Yet in the market today, the talent challenges are real. I’m in daily conversations with clients all over the world and everyone is challenged with their people. Most employers are expecting anywhere from 33-50% transition. How will we rethink our workplaces, our structures and our methods? 2020 was challenging,…
Make time for the important things. One of the best ways to use a Clarity Break™ is to clarify what’s important right now; in your business, as a leader and in life. When you have clarity on the few most important things, it helps you stay focused, zero in on what matters, and simplify what you say yes and no to while…
We had the pleasure of going to experience live music last weekend. It was an incredible opportunity to remember the sensory pleasure of a driving bass lick pulsing through our bodies, the joy and energy created between the band and audience, and the sheer pleasure of reminiscing all that the music embodies in our lives. This concert was nestled between…
For all of us who deal with our own doubt subtly and directly, great wisdom is found in this Mel Robbins quote: “Doubting yourself is normal. Letting it stop you is a choice.” Remember, every moment is an opportunity to choose.
This quote struck me today. It appeared on my Time Hop from six years ago. Sometimes, the right message finds you on the same day, years later. Thank you for everyone of you who has not jumped ship. I love you. “The truth is that the more intimately you know someone, the more clearly you’ll see their flaws. That’s just the…