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Embrace The Fact You’re Going To Give Up. Here’s Why.
News flash: Technology has made us (more) impatient. Who hasn’t stood in front of their microwave,...
Death To The Social Media #Influencer
The term influencer used to be connected to large corporations, big firms or a particular product....
Stop Asking Leaders To Be Authentic. Here’s Why.
In an age of ‘alternative facts’, ‘fake news’ and leaders who blatantly lie without blinking, we...
My Purpose, My Message…My TED Talk
For those who know me, know that being asked to do a TED Talk was a bucket list item for me and high on the list at that. It's an honor to be asked and I was excited at the opportunity to get on stage and share my story. What many don't know is why I chose the topic I...
Why Leaders Should Embrace An Abundance Mindset
In all my years of working with leaders around "being their best", I have found the wise words of Steven Covey (from his amazing book "The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People") and his work on adopting an Abundance Mindset to be the best resource. Leaders are in...
4 Warning Signs Coaching Is Not Right For Your Employee
Quick...get them a coach! Sounds like something you would hear in a hospital E.R. (minus the coach part of course), except this is a phrase that is indeed used in emergencies except its' not in a hospital but in the workplace. Having an organization invest in their...
Your Biggest Challenge In 2025 Is Yourself. Here’s Why.
Ahhh....a new year is once again upon us! It's the perfect time to set goals and achieve your New Year's resolutions. Can you feel it? All those new goals and dreams just waiting for you... Sounds great right? Well, not so fast...you see there's the little thing...
5 Signs You’re A “Wanna-preneur” & Not An Entrepreneur
With the rise of young entrepreneurial CEOs, the idea of the "hustle" is everywhere. However, is it all it's cracked up to be? The word itself has two very different meanings: busy activity versus a swindle. Are people who claim to be hustling actually...
An Open Letter: To Anyone Whose Been Rejected
Earlier this month I had the pleasure of speaking on a panel to a few hundred people about Learning and Leadership. What was supposed to be a conversation about achieving success through learning and developing your leadership skills, quickly turned to the topic of...
7 Benefits From Stepping Outside Your Comfort Zone
People talk about stepping outside their comfort zone like it's stepping into the Twilight Zone, a mysterious place no one dares to voyage to on their own. The problem with this thinking is that it keeps us safe and that's not always a good thing. Being comforted is...
8 Cliche Phrases That Zap A Leader’s Credibility
Not all leaders are created equal and nor are the phrases they speak. When it comes to cliché comments in the workplace, there are a dime a dozen. These days in the workplace, we take words at face value and that’s not always a good thing. The problem is we're afraid...
3 Signs Your Leader Has A Wishbone Not A Backbone
Funny thing about trust: So many want it...So little deserve it...And so few can maintain it. We put our careers in the hands of strangers with the hope and promise that they will take care of us and develop us professionally but that's simply not always the case....
