Conversations about boundaries in leadership often veer into time management tips or strategies for saying no. However, boundaries are much deeper than productivity hacks. They are deeply intertwined with something more internal, more personal—our confidence. Many leaders struggle with boundary-setting, not because they lack skill, but because something inside them hesitates. They know they need …
When we think of leadership, we often envision someone who is standing at the forefront with a compelling vision, significant influence, or strong decision-making capacity. And these are some of the most admirable characteristics of effective leadership. But underneath those coveted traits are some of the more important and less obvious foundational characteristics of effective …
Some people can make managing look easy, at least to the surrounding onlookers. Every time they show up, they look polished. And let’s face it, they get things done. Nothing is visibly falling through the cracks. There are no external signs of impending overwhelm or extreme exhaustion, but underlying issues are brewing. There is an …
Listening requires more intentionality than we sometimes recognize. For some leaders, it’s easier to keep talking and monopolizing the conversation than to be quiet and listen. It’s impossible to count the number of times I’ve been in a room with leaders who have talked incessantly without pausing to listen. Everyone is trying desperately to express their …
Do you have a dedicated space on your calendar for everything you need to get done in a day? Is this true, and you still don’t feel like you’re making progress? You’re tackling your to-do list but feel like you’re spinning your wheels. You could be. And there may be good reasons why you feel …
What would you give to have more time? Most of us would like more time, but the truth is, we have all the time we need if we’re doing the right things at the right time. Time is a finite resource. We can’t manufacture more of it, but we can direct our efforts to enjoy …
With so many distractions these days, it’s no wonder having better focus is a desired outcome for many of us. We know that focusing drives better results in whatever we try to achieve. Sticking with a project, task, or assignment to completion yields a great return on investment in more ways than one. As I …
Sometimes planning can seem arduous, especially if you are planning every detail of your life at a single moment in time. Just the thought of that overwhelms me. That’s not the type of planning I enjoy. The type of planning that sets my heart ablaze is the kind that fits my lifestyle and container of …
Setting goals can be exciting for some people. Others dread the activity, preferring to take things as they come without planning. I believe goal setting is a powerful experience that helps us move more intentionally toward fulfilling our hopes and dreams. This is particularly true when we are strategic about completing the process. We can …
Are you tired of wearing decisions that don’t fit? It sounds reasonable and feasible, but something inside tells us that it’s not really the answer we need for the issue we’re facing. Just like clothing that doesn’t fit us properly, when we try on the decision, it feels, well . . . a little off …
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