Leading with 12
The simple act of taking a few minutes to reflect on your “12’s” can be a powerful learning moment. Whatever you discover, it will lead you to discover how to build on what worked. If you share it, another person may learn or take inspiration. That will make 12.12.12 one to remember.
Coffee Lunch Coffee: Network, Influence, and Lead!
Why a post about networking during December, the busiest time of year? Because December is a great time to ask people to meet you for holiday “cheer” to toast the season. Often people you have long wanted to meet or with whom you have lost touch will be thrilled to hear from you this time […]
The Inner Game of Leadership: Stillness is Moving
This is the time of year when everything accelerates. Hectic goes to wild; busy becomes crazed… I thought readers would benefit from a powerful tip found in Leading Blog. It is consistent with one of the foundational 21 Powerful Principles found in “Step Up Now,” called “The Power of Stopping.” Next Time You’re in a […]
Step Out of Over-Commitment!
I often get asked by busy successful leaders what is the one tip that would help them feel better, more engaged, and productive in the things they love to do. Problem is busy people are busy for a reason. They are sought-after for their talent and time because they often make a substantial impact on […]
The Leadership Labyrinth
I recently had the opportunity to walk a labyrinth several days in a row. On the last day, I was honored to accompany a leader through the experience for the first time. In preparation, we looked out onto the horizon, took a deep breath, and set an intention that would help keep a slow, deliberate pace. This woman was seeking new ways in which to lead and live, having burned out and experienced the ravages of chronic work stress on her mind and body.