by Laurie Hillis | Sep 12, 2023 | Courage, Dare To Lead, Leadership
Image © by Hopo Design Studio via canva.com How trauma can affect our ability to self-regulate The window of tolerance was originally described by Dr. Dan Siegel, in his book, The Developing Mind, as the optimal zone of arousal in which a person would be able to...
by Laurie Hillis | Aug 22, 2023 | Courage, Dare To Lead, Leadership
Image © by Robbin Lee via canva.com Noticing your “glimmers” is good for your mental health, and a wonderful way to live your life A friend once described the most wonderful benefit of learning to use a camera for the first time. She was delving into a new hobby of...
by Laurie Hillis | Aug 1, 2023 | Courage, Dare To Lead, Leadership
Image © by Kaspars Grinvalds via canva.com What more do they want from us?! Being called into our boss’ office and told that we’re being promoted to a new leadership position is exciting! After all, it’s what we’ve been working toward our whole career! We feel...
by Laurie Hillis | Jul 12, 2023 | Courage, Dare To Lead, Leadership
Image © by wildpixel via canva.com Even the head-scratchers deserve a closer look Companies that stay competitive have their eyes and ears w i d e open to the market and trends, they are willing to hear their employees’ ideas and opinions (even dissenting...
by Laurie Hillis | Jun 20, 2023 | Courage, Dare To Lead, Leadership
Image © by Rowan Jordan via canva.com Hint: It means you’ve made them feel safe and worthy Whether you’re a new leader or a senior executive, a parent of a toddler or teenager, you’ve probably felt challenged by someone you lead at one time or another, at least I hope...