Shortly after the pandemic, I delivered a webinar to clients and shared best practices on how to lead through uncertainty. We asked our audience to share with us, privately, how they were feeling in the moment. The words they offered weren’t too dissimilar from the beginning of the pandemic – worried, lonely, isolated, exhausted, confused. … Learn More
Can You Love and Hate Something at the Same Time? (Yes, you can … and it’s okay.) “Mom, can we go to Cedar Point?” My youngest has asked me that for the past three years. Due to the pandemic, it felt like a near-impossible proposition. This year, though, it actually felt possible to make the … Learn More
I talk often about transactional vs transformational relationships. In our work ecosphere, we can achieve success through transactions – you do this, I do this, and we don’t really invest in each other. Transactional works, but it’s not ideal for performance in our work relationships. It’s impersonal and fails to allow people to engage fully … Learn More
I love to win; yet, what I call a “W” can seem insignificant to other people: When moments like these come around, I say to myself, “Remember this moment. You’ll need it later.” Then at night I turn to my gratitude journal and write about my win, giving me a chance to smile at least … Learn More
I’ve had some great guidance throughout my career. I recognize not every professional gets insight into the do’s and don’ts of the working world, which is why I’m sharing a list of some helpful behaviors I’ve learned that serve as great guideposts for career etiquette. Here are 7 tips for professionals seeking to be professional: … Learn More
You want to dream better. But, when was the last time you … In other words, can you remember the last time you really quieted your mind and focused on your own, unique thoughts, dreams, and ideas? This type of silence can be unsettling, right? Yet, in this silence is a world of wonder where … Learn More
At the beginning of the pandemic, I sent out a warning to my girlfriends: Try on your jeans once a week. Your jeans will keep you honest. I felt compelled to share this because I’ve worked from a home office for many, many years. I know, with 100% certainty, that if I wear yoga pants … Learn More
In May 1997, I should have been on a high: I’d just graduated college and earned my commission in the United States Marine Corps. Though the moments around these two events were special and celebratory, once the pictures were taken and the festivities died down, inside I was in knots. I was saying goodbye to … Learn More
If you were to take the phrase work-life balance literally, that would mean everything is even: You’d get eight hours of sleep, work, and life each day, every day. That would be amazing, wouldn’t it?! Spoiler alert: That type of balance is probably never going to happen. But let’s not blame “sleep” and “life” … Learn More
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