Having more peace of mind allows our body to relax and our thoughts to quiet. Calmer, clearer thinking helps us move forward more easily and live more intentionally. Too often, though, everyday stresses undermine our ability to connect to this place of calm. If we...
Relationships need trust to thrive. When there’s trust, relationships are easier, lighter, and more collaborative. When there’s a lack of trust, misperceptions and misunderstandings can take root. Building trust takes clarity around expectations and perceived roles...
Innovating, taking on challenges, and partnering effectively with others requires a growth mindset – a perspective of resilience and seeing “failures” as learning opportunities. Yet, too often, stress and frustration can send us into a fixed mindset. What if you had...
Most leaders are committed to their personal and professional development. We get in our own way, however, when we operate from a fixed mindset and continue to hold and perpetuate old “stories” and negative limiting beliefs we have about ourselves. Growth and learning...
What are the most helpful things people have said to you during your life that you still carry with you and recall when you need that wisdom? Taking the time to reflect helps us better understand the beliefs and ideas that guide us and help us make sense of the world....
We have a fundamental need to be understood by others. We also want to understand those around us, and how they truly feel or think about something. Yet, too often, there’s a lack of clarity all around. If we want to more deeply understand how others are thinking and...
Most of us are goal-driven people. There are things we want to achieve at work, and there are things we want for our lives. Sometimes, we know what to do to achieve these, and sometimes we don’t. We feel stuck and unsure about what next step to take. The good news is...
Most leaders appreciate feedback so they can continue to learn and grow -- to serve their team, their stakeholders, and their organization. They want to know what they’re doing well and what their opportunities are; yet, too often, they receive feedback that is vague...
With so many expectations on us, we need to make sure that we are using our time wisely and efficiently. Yet focusing solely on our thinking and forcing our brain to stay on task for too long can undermine our productivity. If we want to be productive and efficient,...