Leadership

"Awareness is like the sun. When it shines on things, they are transformed." – Thich Nhat Hanh

Are you a first responder? I am not talking about someone who rides around in an ambulance.

I am talking about that particular personality who is always the first to raise their hand in a meeting or training. That person is most likely to grab the opportunity to lead the group or direct the flow of a process with their own question.

I have definitely had the tendency to be this person.

There's cert…

"The bad news is time flies. The good news is you're the pilot." - Michael Altshuler

Time management is a crucial skill that can impact every aspect of our lives. It involves designing our life in a way that allows us to maximize our productivity, make space for the things that fuel us, and create leverage to achieve our goals. By implementing these concepts, we can ensure that we are living a fulfilling life that aligns with our values and priorities.

Designing Your Life

Designing your life …

“The Enneagram shows us the nine ways we get lost, but also the nine ways we can come home to our True Self." – Russ Hudson

The Enneagram is a personality system that can be used as a tool for enhanced self-awareness and effective leadership. It is a valuable tool for individuals and teams to better understand their core motivations, fears, and desires, which can ultimately lead to more successful personal and professional relationships.

Understanding the Enneagram: The Enneagram is a system t…

My growth has been catalyzed by taking a lot of imperfect action

When it comes to pursuing our goals and dreams, it's easy to get caught up in the pursuit of perfection. We often feel like we need to have everything figured out before we can take action, or we're afraid of making mistakes that could derail our progress. But what if I told you that embracing imperfect action could actually be the key to accelerating your growth and achieving your goals?

As someone who has been on a journey of p…

“Sometimes the most important conversations are the most difficult to engage in.” - Jeanne Phillips

Difficult conversations are inevitable, and it's important to know how to handle them with emotional intelligence and courage. Whether discussing a sensitive topic with a loved one, giving feedback to a coworker, or negotiating with a business partner, having the right approach can make all the difference. We will explore some practical tips on how to have difficult conversations with emotional i…

"Asking for help isn't a sign of weakness, it's a sign of strength." - Barack Obama

Are you comfortable asking for help? Asking for help is not something that comes easily for most of us. We have been programmed to believe that asking for help is a sign of weakness. However, asking for help is actually a sign of strength and maturity.

Leaders are expected to have all the answers and to be the go-to person for everything. However, this expectation can be unrealistic and lead to burnout and stre…

"As an entrepreneur, the experience of abundance and scarcity is like being inside an accordion."

The accordion, with its bellows and keys, produces a distinctive melodic and rhythmic sound. But the key to its sound lies in how it is played, with the musician compressing and expanding the bellows to create the desired effect.

Similarly, as entrepreneurs, we constantly work to create the desired effect in our businesses. Sometimes we are expanding, growing, and experiencing abundance, while oth…

In a world where conformity and fitting in often seem to be the norm, embracing our uniqueness and accepting ourselves for who we truly are can be challenging. However, the truth is that our individuality is what makes us truly special and sets us apart from everyone else.

Inspired by the new U2 album, Songs of Surrender, I have been going through some of their classic songs and came across the unique guitar riff from the song “Numb.”

I started thinking about the strange lyrics, which touch on…

Motivating people at work can be challenging, but it is essential to building a positive and productive workplace. There are two main types of motivation: intrinsic and extrinsic motivation. Understanding these two types of motivation can help you develop strategies to encourage and support your employees.

The best way to understand extrinsic motivation and intrinsic motivation is the difference between being pulled by a rope and being pushed by a sail.

Extrinsic motivation is like being pulle…

"I do one thing at a time, I do it well, and then I move on." – Major Charles Emerson Winchester

Do you constantly get distracted by new ideas, projects, or opportunities? Do you often struggle to stay focused on one thing for a sustained period of time? If so, you may be suffering from what's commonly called "shiny object syndrome."

While curiosity is a valuable trait to have, it can also be a double-edged sword. On the one hand, it drives us to explore new ideas, learn new skills, and discov…