Resilient Leadership: 5 Ways to Inoculate Yourself Against Spreading Stress
“May you live in interesting times” is a quote that has never felt more relevant than right now. While some people feel more peaceful and settled as the frenetic pace of their movement is slowed, others report that they stress as never before. It is possible to inoculate ourselves against the impact of stress. In a 2015 […]
Are You Doing the 9 Things Positive Leaders Do?
I am keenly aware of the importance of positivity in leadership. The environment in which we are living is so full of negativity that it can become overwhelming to process it and keep one’s positive outlook. Fortunately, a prolific leadership writer, Jon Gordon has written a book to help us. If you are challenged by […]
How Clear is Your Vision, Really?
I am privileged to work with entrepreneurs; Founders, CEO’s and their leadership teams. I truly cherish the opportunity to help leaders bridge critical gaps in performance. I enjoy helping them go “from where they are” to “where they want to be.” One critical gap I often see is when leaders need to transition from a […]
The High-Stakes Game of Orchestrating Leadership
As Founders and CEO’s of entrepreneurial, high-growth companies, my clients possess vision, intelligence, curiosity, industry and competitive knowledge, determination, drive, and grit. What makes moving from a very small entity to building a first-level leadership team so difficult? I like to use the analogy of an orchestra conductor. The conductor has the overall vision of […]
How Can Leaders Remain Energized and Avoid Depletion?
It’s almost a fact of leadership life. While most leaders enjoy the human and business challenges of leading (much of the time), what I often hear is how exhausting it all can be. Leadership depletion has almost become expected in many circles. Many assume it comes with the territory. A 2017 Gallup survey reports that […]