Growth
The 5-Minute Habit That Can Transform Your Leadership
When people think about great leadership, they often think about vision, communication, strategic thinking, or decision-making. While all of those skills are important, they are built upon a foundation that is often overlooked: self-awareness in leadership. Self-awareness is the ability to recognize and understand your emotions, behaviors, motivations, strengths, and limitations. In other words, it…
Read MoreBeyond the Cap and Gown: What Graduation Reminds Us About Life and Leadership
To the Graduates, and the Rest of Us Still Becoming It is that time of year again. Caps and gowns are being pressed, tassels are being turned, families are gathering, and graduates are stepping across stages that represent far more than the completion of coursework. And for graduates entering the workforce, emotional intelligence may matter…
Read MoreHow to Reset Your Goals When You’re Burned Out
I’ll be honest: I’m tired. There are seasons when I find myself exhausted and frustrated because I’m not where I wanted to be by now. Not long ago, I faced health issues that challenged me at every level. So I did what I always do. I pushed myself hard, too hard. Then I paid the…
Read MoreThe Five Qualities of a Successful“QuaranTeam”
Dealing with Toxic People
Using Emotional Intelligence During Times of Turmoil
Lean In
Believe in You
Several years ago, I enjoyed reading the book The Help and one of my favorite quotes was when Abeline would repeatedly say to the young girl in her charge, “You is Kind. You is smart. You is important.” And then she would have the little girl repeat those words back. This was Abeline’s way of building confidence…
Read MoreManaging the Inferno: How to Get Organized and Regain Control When You Are Overworked, Overcommitted, and Overwhelmed
As leaders, it is easy to feel overwhelmed and anxious when you have so many responsibilities and too many items on your to-do list. Clearing the clutter from your life and organizing things just a little better can make a world of difference and help you regain more control of your life. and your brain…
Read MoreMaking Resolutions Stick
Every January most of us set a New Year’s Resolution or goals for the upcoming year. Unfortunately, according to studies, 80% of New Year’s resolutions fail and only 8% of people actually achieve their goals. So, what can we actually do to reach our goals? First off, achieving a goal requires us to change our…
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