We chase credentials. We attend conferences, sign up for trainings, organize team-building retreats, devour books, and master new technologies. These development experiences keep us sharp and relevant. Being relevant isn’t enough. Here’s the truth: None of these fundamentally change how we approach our world. They don’t give us capacity to take on greater challenges. They … Learn More
I didn’t realize I was a caffeine junkie until I had to get my blood drawn last month at 9:00 AM and couldn’t have coffee beforehand*. I was a wreck. I tried to rationalize that one cup … just one cup … wouldn’t throw off the results. I even asked Claude AI to back me … Learn More
“Go-Go” Angie. That’s one of the many nicknames I’ve earned. I move … fast. I love “new,” so much so that I often find myself in the throes of many exciting initiatives that do take their toll on my sanity. I call it “The Curse of Capability.” You share that curse too, don’t you? You … Learn More
I’ve learned in life there are Three Levels of Commitment: I’ve found that in life, depending upon the initiative or goal, I’m bouncing around all three levels…but when it matters, I’m Level Three. If I were baking a Level Three Commitment cake, first off, it’d be chocolate. The additional ingredients would be: Self-candor is our ability … Learn More
What are we rallying towards? My friend asked me this recently when I shared with her my blog title, “Rally Cry.” I gave her an answer. But had she asked me this week, she would’ve gotten a better answer. You see, I just read this poem, which raised a very powerful question that made me … Learn More
I once heard Malcolm Gladwell express that if you’re an expert on 98% of the topic, that remaining 2% should make you insanely curious about what you don’t know. In that spirit, I attended a HEROIC training course a few weeks ago. Now, I’ve been a keynote speaker for decades. I’m blessed to have a manager … Learn More
I embarrassed my youngest son recently by being “that mom.” Let me set the stage: My son’s coaches called a parent meeting to introduce themselves, talk about their coaching style, and the tournament season ahead. While they were talking, all the athletes were on the field. One of the more senior athletes, leading stretching, kept calling the … Learn More
“We’re going to break it down, Barney Style.” This was what our Marine Corps instructors would say when the School of Hard Knox was in session. And, like the adorable purple dinosaur teaching toddlers step-by-step lessons, our instructors would painstakingly review easy-to-implement guidance on a range of skills, like: Yes, that last one!! Leadership can seem … Learn More
I get asked a lot: how do you do it?? Keep a rigorous schedule, train for athletic competitions, travel the globe, and appear so energized. I thought I’d share my secrets. A great morning begins after a great night’s sleep. So, technically, my morning habits begin at 7:00 pm the night prior. I’ve typically eaten by then, I don’t … Learn More
When I was young, I’d leap, jump, and cartwheel on my school’s playground balance beams. Well…not all of them. Just the ones that were laying on the ground. As for the others? I didn’t dare. I once tried the one that was 6” off the ground. I was too wobbly on it and hopped off quickly before I embarrassed myself. … Learn More
Say this with me: “I’m a good person who deserves to be treated with respect.” This is a solid statement of self-worth. If your self-worth is strong, then you never: As you reflect against these expectations, how’d you do? If you saw room for improvement, no worries. That’s why I’m writing this. Self-worth is one of the most … Learn More
“I wish I would’ve…” No one wants to mutter this on their deathbed. That’s the type of statement that screams “regret.” Having regret isn’t bad, necessarily. Like, I regret not studying abroad in college. I regret not having learned how to surf when I lived in Hawaii. Now, my life is great despite not having these … Learn More
