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End Leadership Overwhelm
I talk with a lot of business owners and CEOs. And like their teams, they’re tired. And they want to end leadership overwhelm. Whether it is from COVID, a changing economy, hiring and retention struggles, or a combination of all three, 2021 has been a long year. If...
Leadership Mindset
A leadership mindset is crucial for professional and business success. Far too often, I see leaders promoted into roles because of individual contributions, connections, or just the ability to interview well. Over the last few weeks, I’ve touched on important...
Leadership Courage
Leadership Courage is not something we talk about right now. Transparency and empathy seem to fill blogs and articles right now. And those are good things, but they are not the only thing. Recently, I've seen leaders in my circle take courageous actions to move their...
Leadership Curiosity
Leadership curiosity is one of the most crucial leadership traits. Our job as leaders isn’t only to make decisions; it is to ask questions. And who do we ask these questions of you might ask. Just about everyone. Effective curiosity drives leaders to ask questions of...
Setting 2022 Goals
Is setting 2022 goals a priority for you right now? Leaders carry the responsibility to balance finishing the year strong with increasing the focus on next year. And it’s crucial to plan for next year. Why. Because in the words of Yogi Berra: if you don’t know where...
The Value of Vision
The value of vision is how it keeps your team together when times are tough. How it allows you to recruit the right people to your team. It clarifies for your customers how you will serve them now and in the future. And it keeps leaders focused in a world full of...
The Executive Coaching Experience
The executive coaching experience is a unique one in business. When you hire one, you have brought one person into your life whose only interest is to help you achieve your most important goals. But what can you expect when you get started? Last week I showed you how...
What is an Executive Coach Anyway?
My decision to become an Executive Coach is rooted in two experiences. The first is the incredible benefit I received from my Executive Coach. She helped me gain perspective on challenging issues, reduced the feeling of isolation that all leaders face, and challenged...
Win the Fourth Quarter
It’s mid-September and time to think about how to win the fourth quarter. It’s been an interesting year for many businesses as we continue to deal with the pandemic, supply chain problems, and inflation fears. And while we can’t change anything about the last nine...
Creating a Clear Vision: Why it Matters
One of the most important roles of a leader is creating a clear vision for the business. It can be challenging to create a strong vision, but it's worth the time and effort. A company's vision should include things like revenue, team size, expense, number of...