In our busy work, we often keep moving, without being completely clear about what direction we are moving. Today I invite you to pause in order to gain clarity.
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Sometimes people seem paralyzed. For example, they can’t make good decisions about moving forward. Whenever we talk about those situations and look deeper, the most frequent reason for that paralysis is fear. Most people don’t like to recognize their underlying fears, however, until they do, and find a way through the fear, it’s impossible to take action. Today’s blog is about the best antidote to fear.
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Mark National Relaxation Day (August 15), on your calendars! This day serves as a reminder to take it easy. Making time for relaxation is not only beneficial for mood but also has long-term benefits. Stress can cause many problems and common illnesses. Leaders who know how to relax have a better handle on their good mental, emotional and physical health.
Life can be very fast pace at times and we all need a day to celebrate like this one. So go ahead, you can let yourself have this day for yourself. You deserve it. Get rid of that hectic lifestyle and enjoy this day.
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After reading many research papers about what is the one element that makes the greatest contribution to the success or failure or leaders, there's one that keeps coming up: attitude!
The most important step you can take toward achieving your greatest potential is to learn to monitor your attitude and its impact on your work performance, relationships and everyone around you.
You don’t have a choice over what life throws your way, but you can always choose your attitude, which will influence your response, and ultimately your success.
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Freedom centered leadership is inclusive, encourages openness, self-discipline, humbleness, discipline, and selflessness. It’s ethical, promotes dialogue and collaboration and opens a space that is free of fear. All of which leads to joy, creativity, and innovation. We need today leaders who dare to be freedom-centered, not fear-based, in their leadership.
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Being a mom has been, and continues to be, one of the greatest joys of my life. I’ve experienced many highs, suffered through some lows, doubted myself, learned much, and have been stretched to grow in ways I couldn’t have imagined when I first started this journey almost 40 years ago.
As I reflect this mother’s day on the lessons that have taught me to be a better mother, I realize that many of the same principles apply to being a trusted and successful leader. Here are 7 leadership lessons I’ve learned from being a mom. . .
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Many leaders are great at telling people what to do and coming up with brilliant ideas that need to be implemented. Most have no training on how to facilitate an open conversation that will maximize the wisdom of the group. As a result, you can sabotage the conversation you most want and need to have. Learn what to do instead.
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Christmas is what you make it. I share here my journey with Christmas and hope it inspires you to think what the Holidays mean to you.
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We are so used to notice the negative and to criticize what is not working well, that we forget how powerful positive words can be. Many studies across disciplines repeatedly confirm: whether in business or in life, positive feedback inspires peak performance. Positive words are powerful!
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I usually encourage the leaders I work with to find leadership lessons from all their daily activities. With Halloween around the corner it makes sense to think about what leadership lessons can be gained from Halloween. Here are a few I came up with. See if you can find others and share them with us.
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We have ended the fiscal year. Every business and leader tends to stop, take stock, and see if they need to make any changes for the second part of the year. Except that many times leaders forget to do the same for themselves. Reflection is the only way to learn, change, and find wisdom. Take a look on what to reflect on.
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Your example and coaching are the most powerful tools for developing your people. See how at 16 years of age Dr. Ada learned how powerful a leading conversation can be.
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I read about them,
listen to them when I interact with leaders,
I hear them in the media.
Yes, they are myths.
Many executives I work with have believed some or all of these myths at one time or another.After today, you should be able to recognize them and ban them forever!
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The Christian tradition, among others, is big on symbols and the number 7. I started wondering what seven symbols would I choose if I wanted to portray what’s important in my life. Here is what I came up with. See if any resonate with you, or come up with your own!
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In the United States of America Independence day is celebrated on the 4th of July. Check out An exploration of what is freedom and how can you manifested in your daily life.
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