The signs are there. Can you see them? When you’re present, it’s like entering the Matrix. Everything slows down. The pieces of the puzzle emerge and assemble themselves into a new, vibrant picture of what’s possible. The picture isn’t accessible without letting go of where you are. It means leaving what’s comfortable, predictable, and has served you to arrive at…
What does it mean to be intentional? One of the definitions is to be “done on purpose.” Asking the question about how much you do “on purpose” is an interesting one. Some people answer quickly with of course, however, when you slow to hear the verbiage, it begs the question, what is your purpose? I was in a workshop recently…
The good news with age is a level of certainty when disruption is happening. Because I’ve weathered hard things and experienced the challenges that come with the pain of growth personally and professionally, I find I’m able to accept the pain with a grounded approach to weathering the turmoil. I have peace in my heart knowing I’ll get through whatever…
Conferences are great opportunities for learning, connecting, and growing. They’re also hard work. I returned from the EOS Worldwide conference overfilled with action items and emotion. What surfaced for me during the many terrific workshops was a mixed bag of internal turmoil and emotion. I was overfull from great content certainly, and beyond that was an undoing of sorts. It…
Ask yourself: what is really important? Be patient… Then have the wisdom and courage to build your life around the answer.
Don’t wait to: Love yourself Relax Tip well for good service Listen intently Appreciate others Find peace Challenge the status quo Lose the naysayers Share vulnerability Follow your heart Honor your word Find joy and happiness Make time for yourself Learn something new See the best in people (even when it’s not easy) Forgive yourself Forgive others Show kindness Live…
What if we all lived each day the way we want to be remembered? What choices would you make differently? Who would you include? What would you do? Where would you go? How would you approach situations differently? What would you focus on and how would you approach each situation? Reminder: life isn’t a dress rehearsal.
I’m a problem solver. When faced with a challenge, my natural tendency is to do something about it ASAP. It’s uncomfortable to sit with a challenge and not DO something about it. I’ve conditioned myself to respond quickly and release the pressure of things not working or feel productive moving forward with progress of some sort. It’s in my DNA…
Are you kind to yourself? Most leaders hold themselves to high standards. Often, they set a higher bar for themselves than for those around them. It’s a curious thing. Most of us could benefit from compassion for ourselves as well as extending it to others. Our ability to respect boundaries, set limits, and challenge ourselves while challenging the status quo…
When you’re setting goals, you’re asking a “what” question. What does done look like? What outcome are you seeking? We’re asking specifically what has been accomplished when you get to the end of your promise. Where many people get hung up is in the “how.” A need to know the exact path, consider all the obstacles and barriers, challenges and…