Leaders Are You Present?

Does Your Leadership Gift Include Being Present? 2018 has been quite a year for many of us, experiencing big challenges, and also significant positive changes, sometimes all at the same time.  Much has been written about the importance of presence, mindfulness, and meditation.  And entire companies have come to life to teach this work to […]

Cultivate an Attitude of Gratitude

This is the time of year when we especially focus on gratitude.  As we prepare for Thanksgiving holidays this week, it’s an ideal time to draw our attention inward.  It’s been a heck of year for most of us.  Our national conversations, global and national tragedies, intensive weather and natural events have captured our attention, […]

WE: Men, Women and the Decisive Formula for Winning at Work

I’m thrilled to announce the publication of a new book by my friend and colleague, Rania Anderson. WE:  Men, Women and the Decisive Formula for Winning at Work, published by Wiley, is a major contribution to helping men and women succeed in our new economy.   As companies increasingly rely on men and women to work […]

Are your moods and emotions helping or hurting your influence?

Emotional awareness matters a lot because many people are simply unaware of the moods and emotions they are holding; therefore the emotions and moods are holding them. For example, think of your moods and emotions as a wardrobe.  You prefer certain colors, styles, and weights.  When you enter your closet you consider the weather, season, […]

Are You Missing Out on the Easiest Leadership Fix of All? (Part 2)

If you’re a leader with poor sleep habits, what can be done? I invite my coaching clients who have sleep issues to consider the following, evidence-based approach to better sleep: Maintain a consistent bedtime schedule; try not to vary much between days of the week and the weekends Develop a bedtime routine to cue one’s […]