As we head into the first quarter of this new year, it’s important to kick off with a strong foundation. For me, that means taking stock of my leadership influence—specifically, how am I developing myself to this high calling of leadership? While most people evaluate their leadership based on their management skills, leadership requires more than just being a proficient…
Think for a moment about one of the best work cultures you’ve been a part of. I bet I can predict what you experienced: If I had to boil all of those things down to one word – I’d say that word is “trust.” You trusted your leader. You trusted your coworkers. You trusted the mission of the organization. You…
Look at my to-do list. See how busy I am? Does this sound familiar? In our personal and professional lives, we often feel like we’re barely hanging on; we live and die by a flimsy “sticky note strategy” and wear busy as a badge of honor. But this strategy isn’t sustainable—and even if it were, it’s certainly not efficient or…
It’s every leader’s favorite time of year (or maybe just mine?)—when we unwrap that fresh new planner, sit down with an uninterrupted block of time, and map out goals and plans for the new year at hand. I love taking time at the end of the year to reflect on the past and plan for the future. As we wrap…
With Christmas fast approaching, many people are feeling stressed by the expectations, shopping, and obligations that come with the holiday season. While it’s important to give of yourself, it’s equally important to engage in some extra “self-care” during the holiday season. A variety of issues cause stress during the holidays, including overspending, social obligations (parties, decorating, cooking, hosting), gift buying,…
If there’s one thing I hear all the time from executives, it’s this: “I’m so busy, I just don’t have time to lead!” And I get that, I really do. But what I want to reply—and often do!—is say, “You don’t have time NOT to lead!” Let me explain. It’s terrifyingly easy to become slaves to our calendars, always wondering…
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