We expect a lot from leaders, and when you’re in a leadership role, a big part of your job is to honor those expectations. Just because you’re calling the shots doesn’t mean you’re any good at it. Effective leadership takes skill. It’s not as simple as demanding someone do as you say. The best leaders…
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You Can Do Hard Things
I don’t have to tell you life isn’t easy. We all have to do hard things . . . From slogging through icy sludge on a blustery winter morning to drudging through another unproductive meeting about the project from hell – life comes with everyday nuisances. From losing a loved one to losing a big…
How to Get Better at Operating in a Crisis
Don’t take this the wrong way, but we are in crisis. What I mean by this is, as human beings, we’re in crisis — often. I’m not trying to bum you out here, just facing facts. The human condition includes the positives and negatives of the human experience. The reality is we’re in trouble sometimes.…
What Makes an A-Lister?
If you want to win at business, bringing your “A-Game” isn’t enough anymore. You have to be an A-Lister. This isn’t Hollywood, of course. You don’t need the star power of Julia Roberts or George Clooney, but you must be a star in your field. Top-tier. A cut above. Premier. I know, I know . .…
How to Start a Network from Scratch
When I started my coaching practice, I didn’t have a network. I was an actress and a waitress with friends in the theater world, but I didn’t know anyone in business — nobody whatsoever to pay me for what I was trained to do. In other words, I started from scratch. Maybe you can relate.…
The Joy of Strategic Laziness
Why Dropping Your Resolutions Might Be Your Best Move. The statistics are in: most New Year’s resolutions have already fallen by the wayside or will do so by next week. And I’m here to tell you that’s not just okay – it might be exactly what you need. Why? Because resolutions often stem from external…