Betty runs to the bathroom and begins to throw up. She is feeling the dread of getting up to present before co-workers and invited guests at the quart...
Strategy or Vision: Does it Matter?
Yes, it does matter. After years of working on strategic planning projects with executive teams, I continue to observe confusion about what strategy r...
Why Boards Need More Women
Just as it’s true for work teams, diversity on boards leads to increased innovation, productivity and performance. When different perspectives are r...
“Her-Story” – Takes Leading with Courage
During Women’s History Month or as I like to call it “Herstory” Month, I often reflect on the brave women who have dedicated their lives for wha...
Do You Love What You Do?
Valentine’s Day is a time to remember your loved ones, often a time for romance. When you step out of the commercialism, having a day and actually a...
Lesson 3 – Gratitude Makes All the Difference
Gratitude appears easy enough to practice. It can be as simple as throughout the day asking yourself the question, “What am I grateful for?” It ca...
Predict the Future: Write a Performance Letter to Yourself and Create a Personal Development Plan Template
If you were guaranteed that 2/3 of what you put into a letter addressed to yourself would become reality, would you try it? That’s the general conce...
Lesson 2 – Find Peace and Productivity Through Forgiveness
Life crises can teach powerful lessons. The first lesson I learned through my health crisis was about letting go. This second lesson was a reminder of...
Is Your Mind Full? Mindful Leadership with Focused Attention
I’ve been a fan of mindfulness for some time. Mindfulness involves the practice of being in the moment and not allowing the past or the future to ta...
How to Attract and Retain Top Talent
The economy is doing better for business in general and entrepreneurs specifically. That’s the good news. The downside is the battle for talent has ...
Lesson 1 – Three Leadership Lessons From Open Heart Surgery
In my last blog, I shared with you my experience after open heart surgery. There are three key lessons that I learned or re-learned in the process of ...
Open Heart Surgery Opened More Than My Heart
“Breathe, breathe” shouted the group of green suited people surrounding my bed. As I gasped for air, I felt like I was drowning. My lungs ...