Unproductive emotions, or human?

Unproductive emotions, or human?

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....
Be a transformational leader

Be a transformational leader

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...
Self-awareness and our impact on others

Self-awareness and our impact on others

What is your impact on the world? Do you consider yourself self-aware? What does that mean to you? I think that simply asking the question causes us to look at ourselves…potentially for the first time for some of us. Looking at who we are at our core isn’t for the...
Do Something that Scares You…Daily

Do Something that Scares You…Daily

Eleanor Roosevelt said it well: “Do one thing that scares you every day.” Fear. We all have a different relationship with fear based on our lived experiences, our natural temperament, and our view of taking risks. I’ve thought a lot about this quote over the past six...
Holding On, Letting Go

Holding On, Letting Go

I attended a fascinating webinar hosted by the Hudson Institute recently. Pam McLean, well known in leadership and coaching circles, led an insightful session about pivoting in uncertain times. Pam and the panel spoke about the transitions, large and small we have all...
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