Getting stuck believing “there isn’t enough” has a high price tag, causing us to behave in ways that hinder our own success. This mentality triggers a stress response in our brains, preventing us from accessing our best selves. Stress responses can cause us to ruminate, become blind to alternative possibilities and lose perspective. We begin…
There is what people think leadership is, and then there is what leadership is. An aspect of leadership that often surprises us is the amount of repetition involved with casting a vision, communicating our values, and clarifying the strategic plan. We often find ourselves bored with our own message, longing to switch it up and…
It’s interesting to think about what makes canceling on ourselves so easy. These internal commitments we make to ourselves. Leaving on time, working out, eating differently, drinking more water…these small but life-changing agreements. Life-changing because, with consistency, these sorts of commitments improve the quality of our lives; literally, life-enhancing. And then there are the external…
We don’t celebrate our victories as often as we should, and because of this, we leave a lot of valuable information on the table. Many organizational cultures today tend to do deep dives into poor outcomes, which makes sense. We want to know how things went wrong and what we can do to change our…
Making good decisions takes a multi-faceted approach. It requires self-awareness, humility, patience, and the ability to make a timely decision. Leadership requires us to set aside our preconceived notions to consider and accept we do not have all the information we will need to make a decision, nor will all the information we are given…
Imposter syndrome is getting in the way of many professionals, resulting in anxiety, depression, and burnout. Imposter syndrome is described as accomplished individuals who, despite their objective successes, fail to internalize their successes and have persistent negative self-talk, anxiety, and fear of being exposed as a fraud (Kolligan and Sternberg). These individuals believe they have…
What is your ROI for attending a course to learn about mindfulness? Let’s start by noting that not all mindfulness courses are created the same. The Mindfulness-based stress reduction course, known as MBSR, is the most well-researched mindfulness program in the world. You learn new skills for self-regulation of stress and symptoms in areas such…
The ADHD leader is an asset to your organization. We, ADHD leaders, thrive in intense, unpredictable, innovative, fast-paced environments. We see connections where others may not, and we make those connections fast. We don’t panic when faced with risk; we are often comfortable in situations where critical decisions are made moment by moment. We under-react,…
