Are you a Vision Buster?
The new movie “Ghost Busters” appeared recently in theaters as a remake of the popular 1989 film, only this time with an all-female cast. The theme of being a “buster” of something got me thinking about what I do as an executive coach working with leaders and their teams. I get to hear a lot […]
Leadership Triggers: Teachers in Disguise?
Triggers. We all have them. None of us are entirely immune. I say “entirely” because there are things we can do to reduce the impact that triggers have on us as leaders. Triggers are events that stimulate our brain into a reaction—often “fight or flight.” The brain checks into the memory banks and looks for […]
Breath and Leadership: Don’t Wait to Exhale
I am a student who is curious about ways to help leaders with more effective performance and joyful living. As such, I’ve been paying a lot of attention to an area with a proven ability to impact both: the breath. Did you know that your state of mind is a direct reflection of your breathing […]
A Healthy Culture Begins With You
I recently heard a talk on “Health Cells and Healthy Cultures” by Judith Glaser, author, executive coach and organizational anthropologist. Judith’s core message is that cultures are determined by relationships and relationships come from conversations. Therefore, having healthy conversations can literally change the DNA of an organizational culture. I couldn’t agree more. I appreciate her […]
How to stop chasing your tail: a truthful tale of leadership discovery
This week’s “Step Up” Tip focuses on a pervasive problem many leaders face: the proverbial “tail-chasing” syndrome. The “Chasing Your Tail” Situation In this story, our character, Brian, is clear about what he wants. He is reeling from being out of balance, working harder and longer, yet unable to complete things without a struggle to […]