Boundaries | Is There A Misunderstanding?
“I need to work on my boundaries with others”. That sentence in and of itself requires one to bring a gentle curiosity to the conversation.
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Change Management | How to reset expectations
Leaders can become frustrated at their own reluctance to pivot perhaps due to the misunderstanding that the decision to pivot could look like they “don’t know what they are doing”. Some leaders may even think that if they change their minds somehow, they are not being their word, leading some to interpret themselves as having an integrity issue, further compounding the emotions triggered.
Humility in the Service of Excellence | A Leadership Reality
The evidence is clear. Humility gets results. And though our society seems to be attached to the idea of the all-knowing leader, evidence shows that the advantage goes to the leader who embodies humility. Humility is a powerful mindset. Humility is not about being silent or meek. Humility is not about thinking less of yourself,…
12 Tips to Speaking Truth to Power: Giving Feedback to the Boss
The thought of giving feedback to one’s direct supervisor can cause many of us to feel ill. We worry that if the conversation doesn’t go well, it could permanently damage the relationship we have with our boss. We may even worry that the outcome of the conversation might have a direct result on any future…
How to deal with overwhelm
Feeling overwhelmed is an awful experience. Knowing there is so much to accomplish. Not feeling like you have the energy to complete the tasks. Glancing at the clock just enough to feel the pressure of time passing. The felt experience of anxiety that often comes with feeling overwhelmed is stressful. What causes overwhelm? There are…
Be polite: Interrupt yourself.
The world we live in is fast, loud and relentless. We get caught up in the frenetic energy of interruptions, meetings, emails, phone calls, etc. The seduction of getting things done can be addictive. However if you want to live a life well lived, you are going to need to figure out how to recognize…
Managing Overwhelm
As a leader and entrepreneur, there are always lots of things going on. At times the never-ending to-do list or approaching deadlines can become overwhelming. If you have ADHD, you also might have the frequent experience of having two thoughts simultaneously, leaving you going to the left and the right, unclear of what to do…
Pivot your strategy: Access creativity, focus and productivity.
It’s the end of the day. You still have so much to do. You have accomplished a lot, but looking at your to-do list, it feels like you should have been able to accomplish more. You have to approve the ad campaign marketing a new service. You have a class to attend tonight. You need…