I was at Strategic Coach today with Dan Sullivan. It was energizing and predictably impactful as usual. We worked on removing friction while thinking about our thinking. Early in the day, Dan shared that friction is different than an obstacle. Friction is emotional and internal. Obstacles are outside of you. What a powerful distinction. As I pondered this, it became…
Who gives you energy? What activities give you energy? Here’s a simple exercise to try: Write a list and don’t answer with the “right” answers. Tell the truth. Who and what fill you up? When you stop to think, is your list long? Does it flow easily and is it hard to limit all the names and activities? If so,…
“If you’re going to worry, don’t pray. If you’re going to pray, don’t worry.” I was fortunate enough to be at a gathering with the Women Presidents Organization in Minnesota enjoying the incredible musical journey Jevetta Steele took us on recently. When someone sings in a way that touches your insides, moves you and offers wisdom your spirit is aching…
“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,…
Relationships matter. At the heart of it, there is nothing else. When you run your business as if the busyness is the business, you lose. Relationships are the intangible and visceral heart of all that matters. When you lose sight of this reality focusing on the tasks and things to do, you’ll also lose something bigger. You’ll lose trust. It…
While I pride myself on doing the right thing, there are times I look back with the wisdom and perspective I lacked in the moment. I had an event to do on the East Coast. We were scheduled in a way it would work with another event on the West Coast immediately following. It was going to be quite a…
“Raise your words, not voice. It is rain that grows flowers, not thunder.” ― Rumi Last week, I lost my temper. Though I apologized quickly, it doesn’t matter, I can’t take it back. My words won’t be unheard. It may be forgiven and even forgotten, but it doesn’t change the impact. It wasn’t the first time; I can work to be…
I had the gift of a few hours with my dear friend’s parents recently. They were in town visiting family and honoring her on the second anniversary of completing her dance with cancer. It was a wonderful way to grieve, connect and reminisce. Bittersweet with memories and love with her unmistakable tether uniting us. She was present, it was palpable.…
I talk a lot about core values being the touchstone for cultural accountability with our clients. Recently, one of our newer clients was reviewing their values in our session and emphatically sharing how their many new hires were receiving them well. As they described, these bright, shiny, new people loved the core values during the hiring process, and they were…
Time together builds connection. We have a chosen family. We prefer this term to step or blended. It’s required intentional attention to become close, and it’s worth it. This summer, we’ve spent several weekends at our lake home on the water, playing games, talking, and laughing. While you’d think it would get old, it doesn’t. At least not for me. …