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When $&@! hits the fan, do you Fight, Flight, Freeze or Face?

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...

Shift your mindset with intention

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...

Leading is hard

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...

Every idea doesn’t need to be a winner

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...

When employees pushing back is a good thing

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...

Speaking up hurts sometimes

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?...

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When $&@! hits the fan, do you Fight, Flight, Freeze or Face?

Shift your mindset with intention

Leading is hard

Every idea doesn’t need to be a winner

When employees pushing back is a good thing

Speaking up hurts sometimes

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