Nov 6, 2021Two Steps to Better Work Life BalanceI’m writing this on a Saturday and that’s ok with me. How does that fit with what work life balance is for you? Though our end definitions might be very different, the formula for each of us to achieve the balance we want is the same. Steps toward more work/life…Balance2 min readBalance2 min read
Jun 23, 2021To Say it Like a Leader: Mind Your ArrowsIf you’re looking to speak with more leadership presence, start by your reflecting on your sentence structure. Yes, that’s right, your sentence structure. Imagine that each sentence you speak is an arrow. The arrow you use will impact the way others perceive you in communications. What are your default arrows? …Communication3 min readCommunication3 min read
May 2, 20212 Bikes, 4 Tires, 5 Years, 12 Cities and 17,439 Miles Later…Reflections on Dating Cities from the Cusp of Proposing. I drove past this sign for the Future Interstate this weekend. I missed my own photo opportunity, whizzing by it at over 70 mph while concurrently responding to it with a combination of laughter and tears. You see, I’m on my way north, to what my sister called my “hub”…Life Design4 min readLife Design4 min read
Dec 11, 20204 Hacks for Boosting Executive PresenceEvery now and then, someone throws down a challenge for me to bottom-line a super complex topic. Recently, it was executive presence. Perhaps these hacks will support your quest for executive presence too. Manage the Oh Cool….Oh Crap Continuum We each have a quick gut reaction to knowing that someone…Stress3 min readStress3 min read
Aug 31, 2020Perfectionism: the Sneaky Saboteur of AuthenticityAs a reformed perfectionist, I could argue that there is a lot of good that it can deliver. It drives a desire for excellence. It goes hand in hand with conscientiousness, a known attribute for career and life success. It can fuel a learner’s mindset. Our response to perfectionism is…Perfectionism2 min readPerfectionism2 min read
Aug 2, 2020Skills to Stay AfloatOne of the delightful consequences of pausing my travels because of the pandemic is that I can swim in the Gulf of Mexico on a regular basis. Recently the surf has been big enough to remind me of some basic life and work strategies for staying afloat. …Leadership3 min readLeadership3 min read
May 13, 2020Eulogy for the 5-Second RuleI’m sure we first met in early childhood, although the details of our first encounter didn’t stick in my memory as much as they did with other important people and things that influenced my life. I suspect we were introduced by my parents, grandparents, or maybe a babysitter. I can’t…Loss3 min readLoss3 min read
Apr 19, 2020Wisdoming In PlaceWhile attempting to creatively cut my own hair today (miss you, Chrys!), I had the book, Margin, pop to mind. Author Dr. Richard Swenson, defines margin as: “The amount available beyond what’s needed. It is something held in reserve for contingencies or unanticipated situations. …Life Design2 min readLife Design2 min read
Mar 20, 2020Calling Your Brain Back From TiltTimes like these make me grateful for the years I’ve spent understanding the basic operating systems of the brain and what they mean for us behaviorally, emotionally and experientially. …Stres6 min readStres6 min read
Aug 15, 2019You Had Me at …“I’ve been waiting all day for this conversation”, John said. Skipping all the typical niceties of a meet and greet phone call, he raced forward. “I want to deconstruct the quest of leadership and build a step by step plan that we implement. How long will it take?” In true…Leadership4 min readLeadership4 min read