by Laurie Hillis | Sep 12, 2023 | Courage, Dare To Lead, Leadership
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 function and deal with day-to-day stress most... 
by Laurie Hillis | Aug 22, 2023 | Courage, Dare To Lead, Leadership
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 taking photographs with her new... 
by Laurie Hillis | Aug 1, 2023 | Courage, Dare To Lead, Leadership
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 appreciated and valued for all the hard work we’ve... 
by Laurie Hillis | Jul 12, 2023 | Courage, Dare To Lead, Leadership
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 ones), and they are not held back by... 
by Laurie Hillis | Jun 20, 2023 | Courage, Dare To Lead, Leadership
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 you have. Sure, life would be smooth... 
by Laurie Hillis | May 31, 2023 | Courage, Dare To Lead, Leadership
How offering unique ideas and challenging the status quo can sting when your workplace isn’t safe Have you ever felt punished for voicing an idea or opinion at work? How did it feel? Have you ever been thanked and celebrated for having a novel idea or opinion at work?... 
by Laurie Hillis | May 9, 2023 | Courage, Dare To Lead, Leadership
Seeing our employees for the whole-humans they are, “negative” emotions and all I’m often struck by some of the bold statements made in social media. Given the work I do and the folks I choose to follow, I’m sometimes stopped in my tracks by how brilliant some are.... 
by Laurie Hillis | Apr 18, 2023 | Courage, Dare To Lead, Leadership
The simple things that make anyone’s leadership … transformational Transformational. That word has weight. It’s not heavy in a drag-me-down kind of way. But it’s big when you stop to think about it. Leadership is used so often that its meaning wanes. I bet if I... 
by Laurie Hillis | Mar 29, 2023 | Courage, Dare To Lead, Leadership
We are so much more than what we do for a living How to strike up a deeper conversation with someone you just met “Hi, I’m Laurie. It’s nice to meet you. ……. {awkward silence} ……. Umm, so, what do you do?” Does this sound like every first meeting you’ve ever had? Even...
