Extend Trust
Of all my mentors, one who springs to mind in surprising moments is Stephen M.R. Covey, the author of the bestselling book The Speed of Trust. Stephen believes that trust is the underlying foundation of every relationship, including the relationship you … Read More »
Let Them Hit You
When you go looking for feedback, do you get feedback from the people who will give you the bad news? Go ahead. Let them hit you. Don’t worry – it’s not as bad as you think. Actually, one of the smartest things we can do is to ask for feedback from the … Read More »
Beliefs of a Leader
Your beliefs are a powerful driving force that can work for you or against you. Some beliefs empower you, while others limit you. By becoming aware of your beliefs, you can keep the ones that serve you, weed out the ones that don’t, and choose the ones that … Read More »
A 360-Degree View of You
When was the last time you looked in the mirror? What were you hoping to see? Did the mirror show you how you’re showing up as a leader? As a mother or father? As a role model? The mirror is a good metaphor for what we need as leaders to understand how … Read More »
Your Leadership DNA
You are hardwired with certain characteristics that make you you – distinctly, irreplaceably, inimitably you. The way you live, the way you learn, the way you lead – all of these are guided by the gifts you were given at birth and the ones you have … Read More »
Get Off Crack
Are you an addict? Let’s find out. Check the statements below - which apply to you? I answer my phone in the middle of a conversation. I can be reached by phone, text or email 24/7. I’ve been known to check my PDA in movies, at the dinner table, or in … Read More »
The “Why” of Action
You already know the importance of taking effective action. Goodness knows you try. Sometimes it’s harder than others. Think of those ten pounds you’ve always wanted to lose but never do. The habits you want to break. The habits you need to form. For some … Read More »
Father Tom
A friend of mine once told me a tale relayed to her by her pastor, Father Tom. Father Tom was given a jar of glass stones. The number of stones equaled the number of weeks, based on his age and demographic, that Father Tom could be expected to live. Every week … Read More »
Stopportunities
Have you ever had one of those days where you just can’t seem to get into action? It seems like instead of steady progress your brain is stuck in stop-and-go traffic. That can actually be a symptom of a larger issue – an overfull life. To prevent this … Read More »
Priorities – The Key to Balance
What does it look like for accomplished leaders to have “balance?” Does “balance” even exist? When I coach executives on the personal side of leadership, I try to steer them away from this hypothetical question before it spins into a useless debate. … Read More »
