4 days agoOne thing to know about your leadership brandLeadership brand refers to how you interact with others to get results. Here’s the thing: If you have any hint of imposter syndrome or you’re working in a culture where your strengths are outside the norm: There’s a good chance you’re showing up in ways that aren’t especially “authentic.” Humans…Leadership2 min readLeadership2 min read
4 days agoShould you stress?Everyone wants less stress. Right? Not necessarily, especially Type A’s, DISC drivers, early entrepreneurs and corporate ladder climbers. If you have a habit of being distressed, in some ways you’re attached to it. You’re wired to “believe in it.” In its inevitableness and value. I’m not saying we can avoid…Stress2 min readStress2 min read
Jan 22An opportunity for trauma informed leadershipGot trauma? I hope you’re getting help, and unfortunately you’re in good company. Trauma can happen to anyone, from vulnerable populations to top leadership levels. As a result, the effects of trauma (beyond obvious and often debilitating mental health issues like PTSD) show up in the workplace in otherwise high…Trauma3 min readTrauma3 min read
Jan 15How to help a friend in a career rutMost of us want basic ingredients of fulfilling and stimulating work, if we see them as possible: To learn and grow personally To enjoy what we do To add felt value, i.e. personally moving/meaningful/pride-building To be respected and treated fairly To avoid negative juju like fear, jealousy and hatred (AKA…Careers3 min readCareers3 min read
Jan 6Getting intimate… With your prioritiesFew people think of poor energy management as a failure to realize how great you are. I say energy management because I think managing time is boring, tbpppppp(perfectly)h. And, it only scratches the surface of your performance possibilities. Focusing attention and effort is the real deal (and includes pivoting on…Time Management2 min readTime Management2 min read
Jan 1In 2023 You’re Invited To… Laser FocusHello there, you brilliant minds/business superstars / sexy Bellas and beasts… :) Welcome to 2023. You did it! You have done so much to get here. Graciously rewarded or no, messy or clean as a whistle, thanks for doing all the things. I’m confident you have a lot to be…Startup3 min readStartup3 min read
Dec 25, 2022Beyond happiness?From the outside my childhood was a blithe Coca Cola commercial, with a second gen twist. I was a sunkissed, animal loving, barefoot bottomless pit, a pony crazy and low maintenance latchkey kid. I didn’t seek happiness. I just was. As I entered adolescence and all of a sudden my…Happiness4 min readHappiness4 min read
Dec 18, 2022Out with the old, in with the newIf I asked what would be possible if you let go of XYZ pattern stopping you from desired results, you might say “anything.” Letting go doesn’t give direction. It gives access to freedom to choose. I’ve let go of a number of limiting patterns in my work: >> Overcalculating at…Startup2 min readStartup2 min read
Dec 11, 2022Creative freedom beyond your midcareer malaiseThe dreaded question of any ambitious mid-careerist: Is this it? Is this all there is? We may wonder about the paths not taken. We’re social creatures, living in social systems, and we’re often rewarded for doing things that don’t light us up or leverage our unique set of strengths. …Careers2 min readCareers2 min read
Dec 7, 2022Two ways to change (piece of cake)Imagine a specific change you’d like to make that you don’t have a plan for. For example increasing visibility, doing work you’re more excited about, feeling more confident, collaborating better with a difficult coworker, increasing efficiency, cultivating a skill. Is the change incremental — do you want to play the…Startup3 min readStartup3 min read
