Thank Them Twice- The Leadership Power of Feedback
Today I want to talk about the value of feedback—both in giving it and receiving it. In a recent coaching session, a client shared a story from her childhood. She used to work in her father’s shop, and one day she went out of her way to help a customer. The...
Unplug From the Matrix
Summer is a great time to unplug from your digital devices and simply be unavailable. Most summers, my family and I are fortunate enough to vacation in Northern Michigan (yes, just like in that Kid Rock song). It’s truly one of the most beautiful places on...
Are You Having Any Fun?
One of my favorite things I like to say when I'm with my friends or close family is: "This is the most fun I've ever HAD" and it always seems to elicit smiles and laughter. But there is something to this idea of having and creating fun wherever you are. What is...
Celebrate the Midyear & a Gift for You
I realize this might seem a bit hard to believe but we're at the midpoint of the year. Now is a great time to take stock on how far you've come. What are your success stories? What are you most proud of accomplishing? Take a moment and celebrate the “wins” you’ve...
If We Don’t Change, Then We Choose
There’s a quote often attributed to Albert Einstein: Insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results. It’s become a bit of a cliche, but like so many old phrases it sticks around because it’s true. In business, in leadership, and...
Qualities of Exceptional Leaders
There are thousands of books written about leadership and just as many theories written by known and unknown scholars. If you’ve read any of these or had the opportunity to work with or for an Exceptional Leader, then you have probably noticed some common...
Self Care Is Not Selfish
What is your energy level like today? Are you fired up and inspired to take on the challenges of in front of you? Or are feeling beat up and dragging, barely able to show up how you want to. In my coaching practice, I tend to look for 3 things in every...
Who’s Your Venting Buddy?
Recently I facilitated a session for a leadership team around managing stress in the workplace, which seems to be an extremely popular subject. Stress is inevitable and there is no one way to effectively manage it. Whatever you do that helps achieve the outcome you...
Avoiding the “Right” Fight
Do you think it’s possible for 2 people to look at the exact same thing and see completely different outcomes? Of course it's possible. Let me ask you this, is it possible for 2 people to look at the exact same thing, see completely different outcomes and both be...
Who Surrounds You?
There’s a great quote that simply states: “We are all the sum of the people with whom we choose to surround ourselves.” Think about all the people you surround yourself with on a consistent basis, the people you spend most of your time with. Now ask yourself: Do they...
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