Dear Michelle, Earlier this week I was ecstatic to hear the news of Malia’s decision to take a gap year. Despite the plethora of social media comments about deferring college enrollment for a full year; I want to share my experience as a mother who also encouraged the same for her son nine years ago. […]
From the manufacturing plant floor, or at the management meeting, leaders have many places to create more impact with their team. If you want to accelerate your leadership growth, here are a few ideas where you can find more joy in your work and life. Be present. In our hyperactive world of 24/7, pause […]
When Klein Transportation, a family owned bus company for over 50 years based in the tricounty area, told me about their plan to grow a winning team of employees, I was excited to help them achieve their business goal. New Approaches and Solutions for Employee Success The Klein leadership team was looking for new approaches […]
When working with leaders and executives who want to grow, it’s common to discuss their personal performance, their strengths and the areas to develop. To gain further insight I may suggest taking an assessment and requesting 360 degree feedback from their team. Getting feedback is necessary in order to grow. But if you become too […]
A friend of mine recently told me that she was dreading her job. Big changes had occurred in the company which meant additional responsibilities and new challenges for this high potential leader. Signs of Burn Out Overwhelmed and stressed, she explained to me the unreasonable expectations imposed by the board of directors; there was no way […]
This is a personal post dedicated to my daughter on the eighth anniversary of her passing. In writing these letters, I can share her life and inspire others to lead a life of great purpose. My dear Jodi, Can we ever reconcile the measure of time? The significance of this month and day . […]
“Life is really simple, but we insist on making it complicated.” — Confucius Agree or disagree? A brilliant quote for personal leadership and making an impact in the world.
“You have three choices in life: give up, give in, or give it all you’ve got.” Are you ready to give life more of what you’ve got? Do you want more fulfillment in your life, relationships and your work? Are you feeling life is out of your control and imbalanced? If you don’t like something you have the power […]
In a blog post by Michael Hyatt, he offers three suggestions for how a shift in your vocabulary can instantly change your attitude. This communication topic sparked my curiosity because words have power. Words impact others, but they can also have an impact on us. You must be the change you want to see in […]
In a blog post by Marshall Goldsmith, he offers three simple and insightful tips for “Staying Focused when Tough Times are Ahead.” This relevant topic sparked my interest in light of our country’s political and financial climates affecting the emotions of many people. Here’s an excerpt from his blog post with some of my own […]
Most of us can rattle off the things we consider most important. But does our reality truly match our deepest aspirations and actions? Consider the challenges you are facing in life and business. What is truly important For many, our daily lives are consumed with “to-do’s,” interruptions, and assumptions all causing overwhelming anxiety and lack of […]
It might be that your challenges are causing you frustrations. You may even feel stuck and can’t define what matters. My guess is that many of us perceive our challenges as a circumstance, threat or impossibility unable to change because of complexity. No matter what’s holding you back from being your personal best, “every problem has […]
There is No Finish Line I recently discovered this 1977 Nike ad campaign, “There is No Finish Line.” Curious to understand the deeper meaning of this branding message, I started to challenge my own definition of finish line. Surely, as a runner and business owner my daily life consists of setting goals, committing to […]
