For many of us in the workforce stress and worry a regular part of our life. Do you often find yourself overwhelmed by the sheer number of things you’ve got to do? The good news is this doesn’t mean that something is terribly...
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Get on the same wavelength
I’ve been teaching a lot lately and teaching sure has a way of bringing home the lessons you need to learn! Yesterday, I had the privilege of watching a group of professionals role play various difficult conversations they face...
Flashbacks
It’s the holiday season again and there are many things happening anew that are a-old. Thinking about your year-end chaos and how listening creates impact is something I wrote about a few years back. As we look around us now, so...
7 Beliefs developing leaders embrace to increase their influence
“Anyone at any level can learn to be a leader and help to shape or influence the world around them.” Mark Sanborn When coaching and training emerging leaders, people who have been identified as having potential for leadership...
Listening for the opportunity to…..clap?
I deliver a lot of content from the stage. I am very fortunate to be invited to speak at a number of different conferences, organizations, and programs around the country. In a recent opportunity to talk with a group of managing...
Mindsets for success: It’s ok to be uncomfortable
Two well-known mindsets that promote our resilience and that help set the stage for success are growth mindset and stress positive mindset. There is a third to consider adopting: the “acceptance of discomfort”...
Saying “No” and modesty: What they have in common
“Thanks so much for this article. It was very timely. I am just about to start a new job on Monday … I do have a problem saying “no” and wonder if you have any other tips in that regard. Thanks for all your help, Coach!!”...
Permission <---> Forgiveness
I was engaged in conversation with a new manager who was frustrated with his team. “I don’t get it. I give them all the room in the world to innovate their roles, to complete their assignments. Yet they come back to me with...
Gratitude: A gift to grow your leadership skills
Life experiences are gifts of learning. Some gifts come wrapped up in simple packages. If you aren’t paying attention, you may miss the lesson. While other gifts come in more complex packaging. These gifts require you to...
Leading inclusion requires inclusive leaders
I’m attending the ALA Annual Conference in National Harbor, the first time I have been in ‘attendee only’ mode after years of delivering content in sessions or participating as an ALA volunteer. As soon as I had mentioned that to...