Leadership
What it Means to Have GRIT as a Leader
What it Means to Have GRIT as a Leader I love this word. And while I can’t help but think of Yellowstone when I hear it, I do wonder – what does it mean to have GRIT as a leader? Here are a few thoughts… Confident. Unflappable. Determined. Unwavering.…
Read More5 Ways People Deal with Change or Conflict
5 Ways People Deal with Change or Conflict Here are FIVE ways people typically deal with change or conflict… · Remain a victim to it · Avoid the change or conflict · Change the situation · Alter your perspective of the experience · Accept it #1 – Remain a victim to it. When you choose to remain a…
Read MoreAre unclear roles and responsibilities hurting your team?
Are unclear roles and responsibilities hurting your team? Here’s what you should know… When it comes to assigning and communicating roles and responsibilities – clarity matters. When there is a lack of clarity around roles and responsibilities, it can come at a cost: · Lack of Engagement · Weakened Relationships · Conflict Over…
Read MoreHow Would You Have to Change Your Thinking…?
How Would You Have to Change Your Thinking…? I find this to be a pretty powerful question. It forces you to reach beyond your limiting thoughts. It’s easy to default to overly critical thoughts. Our brains are wired to protect us. Therefore it’s easier to question reaching beyond your comfort zone. Maybe…
Read MoreChoose Your Thoughts Wisely
Choose Your Thoughts Wisely “…the group who only MENTALLY rehearsed the same exercises demonstrated a 22% increase in muscle strength.” The mind is incredible. This is what happened… 👇 When I read this study several years ago, I found it fascinating. It was published in a 1992 Journal of Neurophysiology and there are many newer studies…
Read MoreGiving Yourself Some Grace
Give Yourself Some Grace There’s one thing I consistently tell my clients: “Give yourself some grace.” Here’s what that means… By giving yourself grace, you give yourself permission to: · Forgive yourself for the mistakes you make · Be kind to yourself · Accept that you are human and understand that no…
Read MoreMake sure your managers are thriving
Make Sure Your Managers are Thriving “A net thriving overall culture can’t exist if managers are not thriving.” Agree? Read on – it’s going to hit home… This book from Gallup goes on to say: To increase clarity and purpose in your culture, one of the basic requirements you need to fulfill is: 1. Make sure…
Read MoreNegative Self-Talk
Negative Self-Talk “I’m not experienced enough.” “I’m not talented enough.” “I’m not deserving enough.” If you could strike the word “not” out of your vocabulary when it came to self-talk, how might things change? Negative self-talk perpetuates unproductive thinking. It can send us down that imposter syndrome rabbit hole. It can…
Read MoreThis ONE sentence changed my life…
This ONE sentence changed my life… When I was struggling the most with imposter syndrome, any new challenge or assignment felt like a threat to my very existence. It felt like one more opportunity to show the world why I didn’t deserve to be where I was. That’s the thing with imposter syndrome -…
Read MoreGet Ready to be Uncomfortable
Get Ready to be Uncomfortable Get ready to be uncomfortable… 😳 Think about any goal or dream you’ve accomplished in your life – more than likely it required you to get uncomfortable. And while that discomfort may have been challenging at the time, what was the ultimate result? We wouldn’t fully appreciate comfort…
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