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Are you taking enough time?
We have all heard the phrase “slow down and take time to smell the roses”. In our busy lives many of us would like to slow down, and make time to develop and focus on ourselves, nurture our relationships and enjoy life. I think generally we all look back on the week and say to ourselves,…
Gratitude and Happiness
This week we celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday. It’s a tradition in my family, as in many, to share what we are most grateful for and what makes us happy. On Gratitude. Gratefulness expands every aspect of our lives: family, friends, work, health, and our spirituality. This quote by best-selling author, Melody Beattie, resonated with me on the power…
You’re In Charge: Now What?
I will never forget my first promotion, moving from sales representative to team leader, supporting a team of three inside-sales representatives. It was an exciting time, and I couldn’t wait to dive right in. After the first week in my new role, my excitement was replaced with doubt and my dive-right-in attitude turned into hesitation….
Ever question if you are moving in the right direction?
Life can move at a very fast pace, and studies have shown that although we say we do not have enough time, we actually have much more free time than any other generation before us. The difference is we have more activities to fill our time than ever before. We feel pressured to do everything…
Do You Take Time to Pause?
LEADERSHIP PRACTICE Periodically throughout the day, pause for a few seconds to observe the flow of your breath. Become aware of a silent but powerful sense of presence. This exercise can help you relax and open up. It will bring new insights and choices to the challenges of the day. It will bring a sense…
You’re Only Late for One Moment
Recently I was on my way to a lunch appointment with a client and didn’t realize until it was too late that a major route that I usually take was shut down. Being average at best with directions (although I do ask!), my initial thought was “oh great – now I’m going to be late.”…
Practical Journaling for Leaders
LEADERSHIP PRACTICE Rationale: Journaling is an important practice to your leadership development. Research shows that taking just a few minutes each day to make a short journal entry greatly increases your chances of moving beyond just knowing what you would like to do, and actually start doing what you know. Journaling is a tool to…
What Makes a Leader?
What makes a leader? If you find yourself pondering this question from time to time, you are not alone. Leaders evolve, and as such, are continuously trying to figure this one out. It’s not the definition of a leader that stumps us, as much as defining who we want to be as a leader and…
What Do You Need to Do Differently?
LEADERSHIP PRACTICE Begin this practice of breaking patterns by experimenting with doing some common everyday things, differently. For Example: Take a different route to work or other destinations that you usually travel to. Position your body differently when sitting or standing Use the opposite ear while speaking on the phone Order Chinese take-out and eat…