In yesterday’s blog I shattered the myth of work-life balance, sharing that for busy leaders, work-life integration (or work-life blend) is a better pursuit. As I’ve navigated the different stages of my career and home life, the practices below have been critical to my success. Give them a try! Align Your Calendar with Your Values In order to achieve work-life…
As leaders, we hear about work-life balance all the time. Whether it’s parenting blogs, social media, or workshops at leadership conferences, the chase for work-life balance is everywhere. Yet for busy leaders with demanding careers, work-life balance is just not possible. What is possible, however, is work-life integration. In this two-part blog I’m sharing the top tools I use to…
When I work with my EOS® clients, they sometimes become discouraged by having too many issues in their business. This is normal, and I frequently say, “every successful company has issues!” Having issues in your business is not a bad thing; in fact, it’s a sign of growth and evolution. Issues are the hurdles, obstacles, and opportunities that slow you…
To lead well means you turn challenges into chances. When things get difficult, pausing to get perspective will give you space for three things: Adaptation. In order to respond, not react, you change your plans to fit the situation, just like a pilot adjusts their course during a storm. Inspiration. Find ways to boost your team’s spirits, reminding everyone of…
As I recently recorded the Data Component™ episode of the EOS® Strong in Six podcast, I was reminded how much value a scorecard provides in business. That may sound obvious, but I’m not talking about quarterly or monthly metrics. No, I’m talking about weekly, activity-based numbers that serve as leading indicators for your business. A scorecard is the secret sauce…
Imagine you’re planning a road trip from Toronto to Los Angeles. As fun as that sounds, especially during the cold winter months, it’s also a great analogy for the distinctions between leadership and management. Who knew you could learn so much from a road trip? Leadership is about setting the destination. As a leader, you’re the one in the…
During my many years in business, I’ve learned something that may seem counterintuitive at first: structure is the key to freedom and creativity. When everything’s in order, it’s as if your mind can finally take a deep breath. You know that peaceful, clear feeling, right? But let’s face it, without structure, chaos can take over – it’s like trying to…
In our recent leadership and management communication workshop, we discussed several critical distinctions that separate the good from the great. As we dove into the management section, I shared what the best question-to-statement ratio is when communicating with your team. Do you know how many questions you should be asking for every statement you make? Four. Yes, really – that’s…
Have you ever had someone walk into your office or hop onto a Zoom meeting and say: “Hey, I’ve got a problem?” It’s fine if that person needs to vent or is asking for coaching, but when they want to leave the problem with you for you to solve, that’s another story. We’ve all been there, and it stinks. Taking…
If you’ve worked with me or attended one of our communication workshops, you’ve heard me say that the meaning of your communication is the response that you get. What does this mean? It means the outcome of what happens when you speak is your responsibility. While leading our Unlocking Effective Communication workshop last week, we clarified this means it’s about…