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“Stick to your knitting” is a phrase from the popular 1980s business bestseller, “In Search of Excellence“ by Tom Peters and Bob Waterman. It’s been popping into my head quite a bit lately. It most often comes up when my clients are desperately trying to juggle and prioritize the mounting number of items on their…

Many of you know me well enough to know I spend very little time on social media. No Facebook, Twitter, Instagram for me, let alone the more recent distractions like TikTok or Snapchat. While I still sometimes suffer from the FOMO (fear of missing out), making the conscious choice to not engage in what others…

When we create a shared understanding between two or more people leading to improved performance and connection, we have communicated clearly. When we convey the message in a way that others understand, we not only inform – we motivate and transform. That is an essential role of every leader, including the emerging leader. Communicating clearly…

Leadership presence ensures that we are aligned and leading authentically. It is the foundation for how leaders influence and inspire purposeful action in ourselves, on teams, in organizations, and in life. It is knowing who we aspire to be as a leader, and using what we value most to drive leadership effectiveness, behavior, and performance.…

Recently while reading, “Peak Mind,” a book focused on strengthening attention, the author shared a number of options she uses while teaching the benefits of responding versus reacting. The technique that really grabbed my attention was referred to as stop, drop, and roll. Coincidentally, this is a simple fire safety technique taught to children, emergency…

The concept of mindfulness is not nearly as complicated as many of us make it out to be. I like to say that it simply means paying attention to what is in front of you in a concentrated, focused, and nonjudgmental way. Vietnamese Buddhist zen master and author Thich Nhat Hanh says that the opposite of…

“There is a vitality, a life force, an energy, a quickening that is translated through you into action, and because there is only one of you in all of time, this expression is unique. And if you block it, it will never exist through any other medium and it will be lost. The world will…

I’m a bit of a student and fan when it comes to cosmology, sacred geometry and intelligent or natural design. While the vast majority of the content in these fields is over my head, I love the theories, the rich concepts and the elements of design associated with mathematics. Again, I admit I was never…

On the twelfth day of leadership, my coach gave to me – Twelve Deep Breaths For the twelfth day of leadership, we offer you breath. One of the most effective ways to reset and center yourself is by taking a deep breath. Short, shallow breathing causes cortisol to move through the body, adding to stress.…

On the eleventh day of leadership, my coach gave to me – Eleven Additional Minutes of Sleep On the eleventh day of leadership, we give you ZZZZ. When we consider the physical leadership quotient (PLQ), we understand the importance of healthy diet, adequate hydration, and plenty of exercise. However, we sometimes forego quality sleep for…

On the tenth day of leadership, my coach gave to me – Ten Traits of an Emergent Leader “Everyone is a leader; the question is how well are we leading.” An Emergent Leader is focused on performance – individually, in teams, and organizationally. Following are the ten traits of an Emergent Leader. Purposefully / mission-driven…

On the ninth day of leadership, my coach gave to me – Nine Tips for Added Creativity Creativity fuels innovation and gives us new ways of thinking and problem-solving. On this ninth day of leadership, try these 9 tips to help fuel your creativity. Put a small pad of paper and a pen on the…

On the eighth day of leadership, my coach gave to me – Eight Additional Minutes of Movement Eight more minutes of movement per day is our gift to (and ask of) you on this eighth day of leadership. Movement will keep you more alert, focused, and engaged in all you do, personally and professionally. Track…

On the seventh day of leadership, my coach gave to me – Seven Days of Renewal On the seventh day of leadership, our gift is seven (yes, SEVEN!) full days of renewal…that’s it! One week of vacation bliss. And it will go by fast; in fact, if you are working at the cadence of most…

On the sixth day of leadership, my coach gave to me – Six Empowering Questions For our sixth day of leadership, we offer you six empowering questions that will strengthen your leadership, as well as your interactions with others. Empowering questions are open-ended and thought-provoking; they allow another person to discover their own answers and…

On the fifth day of leadership, my coach gave to me – Five Stretch Goals Think about this quote: “The biggest rewards in life are found just outside your comfort zone.” (Jack Canfield) When was the last time you took this step – the step just outside your comfort zone? How have you stretched yourself…

On the fourth day of leadership, my coach gave to me – Four Core Values On this fourth day of leadership, we share with you the gift of living fully through the four core values that mean the most to you. Be intentional about how you use your energy by making conscious choices that are…