Do you ever think about wisdom? The idea recently leapt into my consciousness, and I realized that it’s not a concept that I (or anyone else) seem to think much about. What struck me is that wisdom is such an essential part of leadership, yet we rarely think of it […]
What Are You Seeking?
November 18, 2016 Leave a Comment
It’s been a tough ten days. No matter where you stand on the election, its impact goes far beyond the mere casting and counting of votes. Many people naively believe that this is just an election process and, now that it’s over, it’s time for everyone to move on. But […]
Letting Go of “Leadership”
September 16, 2016 1 Comment
This week I had the opportunity to experience a leadership workshop facilitated by Scott Alexander, an author, speaker and coach from Maryland. I had previously spoken to Scott on the phone (and read his book, Lead Like a Black Belt), but this was my first experience with Scott in person. […]
Seven C’s to Success©
October 15, 2015 Leave a Comment
I was recently nominated for an achievement award, and as part of the submission process I was asked to answer this question: What are my key traits that have created my success? Since “success” is a common topic of conversation, I want to share my response with you. I guess […]
It’s Never the First Answer©
July 14, 2014 Leave a Comment
If you know me, then you know I have a problem – I’m addicted to questions. I love how questions invite new learning and insights. I love the awareness that we experience through good questions. Like Albert Einstein, I believe that the search for the right question is more important […]
Only Father Knows Best©
June 25, 2014 Leave a Comment
Many of you are too young to remember Father Knows Best, starring Robert Young as Jim Anderson, the father who always did the right thing, the perfect “Dad” who always, well, knew best. Father Knows Best was one of the most beloved television series of the 1950’s and 1960’s, but […]
Inside Questions Create Internal Alignment©
April 9, 2014 Leave a Comment
One of the most critical tools of the conscious and self-reflective leader is the willingness to continually go inside for answers and learning opportunities, no matter what the circumstance, situation or perceived cause. Conscious leaders embrace internal questions, ones they repeatedly ask of themselves when things go well, when things go […]
Choosing to Stay Awake©
March 31, 2014 Leave a Comment
When you have an awakening or wake up moment, it may slip away from you. Your old stories may be so engrained or your wounds so deep and painful that you consciously go back to sleep. We are all masters at rationalizations, so we may just rationalize the moment away […]
What Tunnel?
March 10, 2014 5 Comments
“No matter what you’re going through, there’s a light at the end of the tunnel and it may seem hard to get to it but you can do it and just keep working towards it and you’ll find the positive side of things.” Demi Lovato Sound familiar? It is to […]
Time Is Not Something to Be Managed©
January 16, 2014 Leave a Comment
I recently saw this quote from management guru Peter Drucker: “Until we can manage time, we can manage nothing else.” Peter Drucker is indeed a business and management thought leader, but I don’t buy it. While time is precious, too much attention has been devoted to managing time rather than […]
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