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…
I often say, the universe is conspiring to work with you. When I look at my life retrospectively, like most people, I find things make better sense than when I’m in the thick of the journey. This means, when I’m struggling, it’s likely there are other things at work in my favor, but my default habitual behavior is preventing the…
Everyone wants the secret ingredient to achieving remarkable results. Whether at home or work, it’s the same thing. Alignment. When everyone is on the same page, working towards a common goal, amazing things happen. Most often, it’s more fun and easier than expected because of your alignment. Simply stated: Alignment offers numerous benefits, including better results, exceptional candidates, efficient actions,…
Even if you’re the finest surgeon in the world, you don’t perform surgery on yourself. This analogy carries a profound message that applies to every leader. In the same way it wouldn’t make sense for a surgeon to perform surgery on their own body, it’s also a good idea to seek help from others when you’re dealing with the tough…
Have you ever wished there was less tension during a work meeting? Me too; and after review, I won’t wish it away. Tension is related to conflict and conflict creates clarity. While it may be uncomfortable, that tension is what transforms a problem into an opportunity. It’s also transformative for learning. We must diverge to truly be able to converge as work communities. When there is a lack of…
Progress isn’t always forward. Sometimes progress is inward. It can seem like staying in one place, however, when you’re present, you realize it’s not external; you appreciate progress can seem to pause while the infrastructure for change is built. When that happens, it’s more like a comma and surge into the future. Pause then rise. Be patient. Growth for growth’s sake is hollow. Tilling the soil for sustainable change requires patience. Hang in there. …
Everything in life is temporary. Reminding ourselves of the impermanence we live in is critical during challenging times and essential during the exceptional times. To recalibrate your attitude, reactions, and the grace you extend to others during difficult times is more accessible when you remember how short this thing called life really is. What if we treated every interaction as if it might be…
“You are not required set yourself on fire to keep others warm.” – Dr. Joi Lewis This quote says it all. It makes you smile, and it stings at the same time. If you’re used to propping people up, being there for others, doing whatever it takes to help, lending an ear, a dollar (or many), your time and effort, this resonates. It’s time for a…