“Nobody can go back and start a new beginning, but anyone can start today and make a new ending.” – Maria Robinson Every leader is different. Each one has unique strengths and weaknesses, a unique personality, a unique set of interests and passions, and so on. No two leaders are alike, and there is generally … Read more
“No is a complete sentence…I found developing the ability to say No expanded my ability to say Yes and really mean it.” – Susan Gregg One of my recurring frustrations with the world we live in is the idea that the busier you are, the better your life is (or will be). We’re supposed to … Read more
“If you don’t see the book you want on the shelves, write it.” – Beverly Cleary Sometimes, even for leaders, it’s really difficult to think for ourselves. We get bombarded with books and podcasts and self-help ideas and articles and a million other things telling us what we should be and do. We think that … Read more
“What we do is more important than what we say or what we say we believe.” – Bell Hooks I’ve heard a lot of great speeches. Maybe you have too. The kind of speeches with leaders saying things that sound fantastic in meetings, or at conferences, or in interviews, or wherever else. The kinds of … Read more
“Rest and laughter are the most spiritual and subversive acts of all. Laugh, rest, slow down.” – Anne Lamott We’ll be taking break in this space for a little summer rest & relaxation. Make sure you take time for you and for those who matter to you. We’ll see you again in a few weeks.
“Once you let go of all the negative people in your life…positive ones appear.” – Autumn Kohler I’ve been thinking about a challenging topic lately because it keeps popping up. Most recently, I was involved in a meeting with one of our clients and watched an individual behave poorly. They were extremely negative, borderline disrespectful, … Read more
“The cure for exhaustion is not rest, but wholeheartedness.” – Unknown The world is challenging, and some of those challenges can take a lot out of us. Of all the things I see leaders struggle with, maybe nothing is more common than just being tired. There are a lot of leaders who simply don’t have … Read more
“Some people don’t like you because your strength reminds them of their weakness. Don’t let the hate slow you down.” – Dr. Thema Bryant There is nothing wrong with wanting other people to like you. Wanting to be part of the tribe is a natural part of being human. It’s perfectly normal to think about … Read more
“The best years of your life are the ones in which you decide your problems are your own. You do not blame them on your mother, the ecology, or the president. You realize that you control your own destiny.” – Albert Ellis Everyone faces challenges and barriers in their lives, both personally and professionally. Life … Read more
“We must be willing to get rid of the life we’ve planned, so as to have the life that is waiting for us.” – Joseph Campbell Planning is an important part of leadership. No organization was ever successful for very long without taking time to plan for its future. Regardless of size, purpose, location, or … Read more
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