As we approach the season of Thanksgiving, let’s take a moment to reflect on the power of gratitude in leadership. Leadership is not just about achieving goals; it’s about inspiring and empowering others. Today, I encourage you to express gratitude for the people you lead, and the lessons learned along the way. Gratitude fosters a …
Are you walking around masking your true self? I have struggled with a weight problem my entire life. However, it got worse as I got older. It’s funny because looking back at pictures when I was younger and even in my late teens and early 20s, I wasn’t overweight. I was just heavier than my …
Often my clients will forward me emails from colleagues, co-workers, and bosses that incite anger, and they are asking me for guidance on how to respond. Regardless of the issue, emails need to be crafted carefully and intentionally. Words matter. Words can defuse a problem or add fuel to the fire. The goal is to find …
Often my clients will forward me emails from colleagues, co-workers, and bosses that incite anger, and they are asking me for guidance on how to respond. Regardless of the issue, emails need to be crafted carefully and intentionally. Words matter. Words can defuse a problem or add fuel to the fire. The goal is to find …
7 Email Tips that will Motivate not Deflate Team Members Dealing with Rude Emails I first heard of the term “netiquette” when I was working on my master’s degree in communications. In fact, I read a booklet about the topic for one of my classes. Netiquette is a made-up word from the words net and etiquette. …
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7 Tips to help guide you as you reach goals using your talents You might already be thinking about the New Year and what you hope to accomplish. It is this time of the year when I review my goals from last year and work on the goals for the upcoming year. In recent years, …
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A few years ago, my daughter convinced me to zipline while vacationing in Costa Rica. I never imagined ziplining on a small easy course near my home let alone flying at speeds of 20-25 miles per hour on lines up to 50 feet in the air and 780 feet in length. It wasn’t in my …
How intentional are you with your communication? You may be one of those people who dread networking events or meeting new people but perhaps you need to change your mindset. Engage in small talk with new people with the intention to learn something new. Instead of focusing on what you are going to say, go …
If a meeting goes longer than 90 minutes, I have tuned out. In fact, after 60 minutes, I start to think about other things I have to do unless I am totally engaged in the conversation. I have sat on many boards over the years, and the organizations that are the most productive are those …
How to Purposefully Promote Employees Know strengths and weaknesses of your team before you decide to place people into new positions “Tom Rath, author of ‘StrengthsFinder 2.0 – bestselling book focusing on tapping into your natural talents and overcoming your shortcomings said, “If you focus on people’s weaknesses, they lose confidence.” We all have strengths, …
