Are you passionate describing your work to others? Do you chuckle with excitement talking about your work? I just heard such a delightful interview and conversation with historian Doris Kearns Goodwin describing her life’s work. It happened in the middle of a glitch in my day. Giant bummer — a major snowstorm in the Midwest caused a…
Familiarity does NOT equal knowledge. Familiarity often makes a job more difficult. Perhaps because it seems so simple. It seems so routine. It’s a challenge to rise above the familiarity and move beyond the norm. I was getting ready to share a keynote speech for one of my favorite clients of 15+ years. Know them. Love them. Know…
“I want to breathe meaning into her name,” said Dan Yanofsky, friend of slain 24-year-old math teacher Colleen Ritzer. What an amazing comment and tribute to his friend! Such a sad scenario but we can find a strong message of hope here. What are you doing today to “Breathe Meaning” into the lives of others? Today…
Are You Proud of the Person On Your Pillow? Very simple question, and an awesome gauge for checking your leadership legacy. Before you close your eyes and head to the land of deep sleep, ask yourself the question — Are You Proud of the Person on Your Pillow? Quickly review the montage of your day:…
Are you so “busy living life” that you don’t “have a life”? Significant thought and scary question. What’s your gut reaction? Yesterday I was so busy being productive, checking items off the list and feeling empowered by the process of getting things done. It felt great! Then I realized my hubby was coming home that afternoon after two…
OWN Your Own BIG Goal! It is not selfish. It is self-fulfilling. What is your Own BIG Goal? What is the one thing you should regularly do to keep you healthy and happy? No one else is going to hold you accountable. This is your commitment to yourself. My Own BIG Goal is — (drum…
Focus on what you CAN do! Flip the switch. Start focusing on only those things that significantly move you in a desirable direction. It’s a special time of year full of transitions — End of summer. Start of a new school year. New membership recruitment for organizations. Almost the fourth quarter of the fiscal year.…
Authentic leadership celebrates everyone’s strengths. Are you making it easy for others to share their authentic passions and strengths? A small drum shop owner enjoyed a senior “grandma” drummer stopping in to play drums. There wasn’t pressure to buy, it was celebrating her passion and enjoying her talents. One small video captured her joy. Today…
Focus on and share your strengths. This is your power. When you use a skill you are good at and enjoy – it makes you stronger. You feel more confident and more willing to take a risk. Your competence always leads to your confidence. It’s very inspiring to see someone authentically sharing their passions. Before…
Is what you say and what you do congruent? We all know we should follow the rules and be kind to people. Kindergartner niceties 101. Sometimes we stray from those simple known niceties because of our challenging, fast-paced lives full of opportunities and amazing options. And often the busier we get, the larger the gap…
