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04/28/2020

I ran across this article today, and thought it was too good not to share. It was published in Forbes a couple of years ago, but is as true today as it was then. Are you modeling these qualities as a leader?

It turns out most of the workforce stands in agreement on some of the best qualities they want to see in their leader.

03/30/2020

For me, COVID-19 and the social distancing that has come as a result did not result in lots of extra time to clean out my closets, plant a garden and play with my family. Instead, it required a quick pivot from face-to-face learning to online presence, content creation and new offerings. All of these are good things, but they aren't all necessary or helpful. This week, I'm focusing on the three things personal and professional that matter most, intentionally scheduling time for self-care, and ruthlessly editing out anything that doesn't advance one of those priorities. What will you STOP doing in order to accomplish more with you sanity intact?

03/23/2020

One of the classes I teach is Inter-generational Communication. A key part of this class is exploring how the touchstone moments of each generation shaped their worldview. This, my friends, is a touchstone moment for our kids. They will tell stories about the COVID-19 pandemic of 2020, and how we respond will significantly impact how they remember this time. Instead of panic, greed and frustration, let's make sure they remember it as a time of creativity, generosity, and a new type of connection. Stay healthy out there!

Photo by Annie Spratt on Unsplash

02/24/2020

Have you scheduled time to daydream today?

You may be thinking, “She obviously hasn’t seen my to-do list!” or “I have way too much on my plate to waste time right now.” If you find yourself stuck or frazzles, time for daydreaming may be exactly what you need.

Think about it. When do you have your best ideas? If you’re like most people, it’s either while you’re driving, showering, exercising or in bed. What are you thinking about during those moments? You may be tempted to say nothing, but psychiatrists say it’s quite the opposite. You’re thinking of LOTS of things. It’s a combination of hindsight (reflecting on past events), insight (your current reality), and foresight (your hopes and fears for the future). It may look something like this:

“I wish my kids would clean their rooms without me having to ask. When I was a kid, I didn’t have a choice. Every Saturday we had to clean our rooms before we could do anything fun. Oh, my daughter has a birthday party this Saturday. I need to get a gift. I wonder if her friend is more into sports or makeup. I really used to love things that made me feel pampered. Wow, I could really use a massage right now. I have to make a note to book one.”

See what I mean?

Here’s the exciting part: when these past, present, and future thoughts are allowed to flow and bump into each other without us judging their merit, our mind opens to solutions we would not otherwise see. It’s a powerful tool we lock away because we’ve misnamed it wasted time.

Let’s put that tool to use! Where can you intentionally allow time for hindsight, insight and foresight today?

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02/04/2020

Our vision has always been "Taking You from Where You Are to Where You Want to Be." This year, we're taking that literally with a retreat and mini-retreats designed to help business owners overcome the challenges keeping them from achieving their desired level of success.

01/06/2020

What are your hopes for 2020? What will you do TODAY to step toward them with courage?

10/19/2019

I’ve spent the last six weeks talking to women in tech about the factors that guide their career decisions. I won’t say compensation doesn’t matter, but it matters a lot less than the opportunity to prove what they can do in an environment that excites and supports them. That’s probably true for all of us.

09/07/2019

When I first started my business, I struggled with outsourcing and knowing how to hire the best freelancers to help me grow. If this is a challenge for you as well, here's a free guide that will help you find the best fit. Enjoy!

08/26/2019

Check out this great article (for which I happen to be a source!) from HRCI on promoting internal mobility within your organization.

A survey of business leaders by Deloitte found that 76% of respondents said internal mobility is important, and 20% rated it one of their organization’s three most urgent issues. It’s not difficult to see why — in a job market short on qualified candidates, filling positions internally can re...

08/09/2019

What an honor to facilitate a session on Communication for New Leaders and serve as a panelist for the Children’s Services of Broward County’s Capacity Building Conference!

08/08/2019

For everyone on their way to becoming more but caught in overthinking today: Relax, you’ve got this!