The False Self Series, Part 1: Strengths and Weaknesses
Strengths and Weaknesses Want to be the best leader you can be? First, you have to tackle your false self. Join me for this series, based on Pete Scazzero’s Healthy Leaders podcast, as we explore how to lead past our false selves.
23 Things Golf Taught Me About Life and Leadership
Forrest Gump may have believed that life is like a box of chocolates, but I think that life is like a game of golf. Here’s a quick list of the many things my favorite game has taught me about leadership and life.
The Biggest Battle Senior Leaders Face
COVID. A down-turned economy. Supply chain issues. There’s no shortage to the number of challenges facing senior leaders today, but none of the aforementioned difficulties is your biggest battle. Find out what is.
Work: What’s the Point?
With “the great resignation” and “quiet quitting” making headlines, I’ve been thinking lately about work. And oftentimes, I think we look to our work to fulfill something in us that it was never intended to do. Here’s how I define the purpose of work: contribute value.
Forget Balance. Aim for Rest
For many years, I aimed to find “balance” between work and my personal life — and fell short, feeling frustrated and exhausted. But a recent vacation prompted me to look at the question of “work/life balance” all over again and ask myself the question: Is “balance” the goal?
What I Learned On My Summer Vacation: Part II
In last week’s post, I shared the first lesson I learned on my summer vacation: I need to do less, but better. Today, I’m sharing the other major lesson I learned: which “task” is the most important one on my to-do list. (Hint: it’s probably not what you think!)
What I Learned On My Summer Vacation
My family and I recently spent some time out west, and it was amazing. Having the time to just sit and reflect felt rejuvenating. Here’s what I learned on my summer vacation about life, leadership, and how my time is best spent.
The Power of Asking Questions
Want a way to help your team reframe its mindset? Ask the right questions. Here are three questions that I asked my own team, and what I learned as a result.
Want to Lead Others? First, Lead Yourself
To be an effective leader, you’ve got to be willing to look closely at yourself — what makes you tick, what drives your motivations, and when you’re at your best. I did some introspection, and here’s what I found about myself.
An Uncomfortable Post to Write
Last week, I told you to follow your gut and take your shot. And today, I’m following my own advice. My gut says that even though it feels awkward and “out of my comfort zone” to share this with you, it’s worth the risk.