Ever had one of those days when it seems like nothing is working? Or maybe you are making progress but it feels like you’re slogging through mud with a 70 pound pack strapped to your back. You’ve traded momentum for frustration. We’ve all been there. Would you rather have a day like this? How do …
The employee who’s stealing. The spouse who’s an alcoholic. The malignancy that’s growing. Ignorance is not bliss. What you don’t know CAN hurt you. Bold leaders develop discernment and discipline to search out the hidden things that could bring down relationships, teams and ultimately, organizations. One of the first employees I ever hired taught me …
What characteristics do heroes and role models have ? Your answers reveal a lot about your core values. I’ve asked hundreds of women to name their top three role models and not surprisingly, I often hear names like Oprah Winfrey, Eleanor Roosevelt and Margaret Thatcher. Also not surprising is that women almost always include a …
As I ran down the hill with arms flailing wildly to slow my momentum and catch my balance – narrowly avoiding a face plant into the road – I revisited an important lesson about success. I’m a newbie runner training for a half-marathon and learning everything the hard way. That’s the story of my life; …
What inspires you? Identifying the often indefinable magic that reaches into the depths of your emotions and motivations to move you to action is invaluable but sometimes elusive. This week, while seeking inspiration (and time) to write, I laughed when I read Jack London’s words, “You can’t wait for inspiration. You have to go after …
When I was a kid in the back of the station wagon on family road trips, I always put my imagination to work as we drove through the towns on the way to our destination. (No interstate driving for us – my dad liked the scenic route.) I spent time imagining what life was like for …
Women of Strength I come from a long line of strong women. Just ask the men in our family – they’re also stronger than the average bear. Add to that a hearty storytelling gene woven throughout the colorful personalities in our clan and you’ve got some real lessons along with a good entertainment factor (I may …
Several years ago, I shared “45 Tips from a 90-year-old” on my blog and watched that post get shared across social media channels to a surprising degree. It’s proven that if you specifically ask people to share or Re-Tweet content, they are far more like to do so than if you don’t ask. I learned …
Courageous. Strong. Purposeful. Intentional. Persistent. Loyal. Full of Integrity. I’d bet that each of us would come up with a different list of adjectives to define what leadership means to us. Leadership is both personal and universal and looks different in each of us. I’ve spent much of my life leading, as you probably have. …
There are volumes of books and thousands of articles on leadership. You can study leadership styles, leadership qualities, biographies of leaders, leadership quotes, grass roots leadership and leadership ________ (fill in the blank!). When it comes down to it, we are ALL leaders – whether you’re leading your 12 pound dog or a 12 person …