Gratitude’s Often Overlooked Gifts: Scarcity, Uncertainty and FailureA recent journal prompt got me to thinking, “What are some of the things in my life that I should be grateful for that aren’t obvious and…Dec 12, 20241Dec 12, 20241
Change as Opportunity: Tackling 7 Frightening Thoughts That Hold You BackIn a blog, best-selling author Seth Godin wrote:Nov 14, 20241Nov 14, 20241
The Balance Dilemma: Are You Missing Life’s Key Moments?What would your child say about your work efforts to “get it all done”?Oct 10, 2024Oct 10, 2024
Leaders Can Use These 18 Seed Phrases To Accomplish Their Goals Through Better ConversationsEach January I head to the freezer in my basement and pull out a worn cardboard box. There are jars, envelopes, and bags filled with all…Sep 16, 2024Sep 16, 2024
From Procrastination To Productivity: Harnessing Temptation Bundling To Lead Your TeamAs a leadership keynote speaker, I’ve encountered countless professionals struggling with procrastination. We’ve all been there — staring…Aug 9, 2024Aug 9, 2024
Navigating Stress Bragging Part 2: How To Respond When Others Overdo ItIn my last post, I discussed the concept of “stress bragging” — that tendency to boast about our stress levels as a way to highlight our…Jul 10, 2024Jul 10, 2024
Trust-Driven Leadership: Why Caring Less Leads to Achieving MoreI was driving along listening to the audio book Trust, by Dr. Henry Cloud. When the person reading the book made the comment, “Trustworthy…Jun 27, 2024Jun 27, 2024
Micromanage Much? The Brussels Sprout Parable on OverhelpingI love gardening and growing fresh vegetables. Recently I had checked in on my Brussels sprout seedlings and well…they looked AWFUL! The…Jun 10, 2024Jun 10, 2024
Invest In Yourself: Isn’t It Time to Start Nurturing Your Mental Wellness?On a recent business trip, I was talking with a commercial pilot about the stresses they face and what they do to manage it. When I…May 17, 2024May 17, 2024
Two Minds: Appealing To Our Instinctive Brain To Overcome Resistance To ChangeHave you ever tried to motivate someone to change, like a coworker, team member, or family member? I’m willing to wager that your go-to…May 10, 2024May 10, 2024