Weather Patterns
The other day I was working at our local overpriced national coffee conglomerate when I was distracted by the conversation unfolding at the table next to me. Being a naturally...
Invest or Divest
As "working with and through others" is our theme this month, I thought I might tackle a subject that may be less-than-popular, but certainly one that deserves some daylight nonetheless. ...
Defining Leadership
While preparing to conduct a recent leadership workshop, I came across a Forbes article claiming over 800 definitions for the word "leadership". The author hones in on five definitions he feels...
Personal User Manuals
As August tends to mark the end of "vacation season" and "back to school" for many, this month I thought we could refocus on getting back into the swing of...
Avoidable Miscommunications
As we wrap this month's final week of exploring sabotaging behaviors, we're shining a light on (what may be obvious, but sometimes isn't) avoidable miscommunications. I know I'm not the...
Accidental Diminishers
As we continue to investigate the practices and habits that may limit our potential, or inadvertently sabotage our efforts at becoming the strongest leaders we can be, today we're going...
Self-Sabotaging Decisions
Back by a marginal amount of healthy demand, is our second video Thought Partner Friday! (I'm still just a one-take wonder, so please manage your overall "production" expectations.) In today's video Thought...
Obsession with the Past
Hello, July! It's lovely to see you, say those living in the Southern Hemisphere. While those of us in the Northern Hemisphere furiously turn our fans on and attempt to...
Happier, No Matter What
Last year, at about this time, I met up with a dear friend of mine for a much-needed girl's weekend. Our friendship, which spans nearly 30 years, is a gift...
Practicing Presence
I have great clients, whom I care about deeply. Yet sometimes in our coaching sessions, despite being present and focused on our conversation, I notice when their eyes dart off...