Does Your Leadership Reflect Your Intentions?
This month’s theme is about Intention as a leadership practice. I recently visited Bhutan, a fascinating, tiny country in Asia, just south of Tibet and north of India. Famous for its breathtaking natural beauty and unique architecture, Bhutan was closed to the West until the early 1960’s. Television arrived only a decade ago, and there […]
What Scares You as a Leader?
Much of the U.S. is gearing up for Halloween on Friday. I admit that this is not one of my favorite holidays. When my children were young, it had more allure for me than it does now. In the spirit of the week, we decorate our homes, dress in costume, and have a legitimate excuse […]
Are You an “Engaged” Leader?
Last month’s topic was Leadership in the Mirror. Here we explore how leaders can engage and participate after their reflection using the Step Up Leader framework. Engaged leadership requires a high degree of self-awareness. Leaders who learn that the way they are being impacts every single interaction, conversation and relationship are ahead of the game. […]
5 Leadership Lessons from Rwanda
This week’s Step Up Leader Tip comes from an extraordinary young Rwandan female leader. Sandrine Umuhoza, student at The Akilah Institute for Women in Rwanda and President of the Student Council, recently visited Tampa as an ambassador for her school and country. Sandrine exemplifies the dynamic potential of Akilah’s students; young women who bring economic […]
Gratitude as a Leadership Practice
This week I had an opportunity to reflect about gratitude, both for my clients and for myself. It was not an exceptional week, except for one thing; every single client took the time to acknowledge the positive impact our coaching work was having on them, professionally and personally. I didn’t expect this, but am tremendously […]