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 …
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 …
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 …
What’s important to do right NOW as you think about making changes and moving forward? Goal setting and strategic action planning. You can smash your goals with great confidence when you set goals and implement a plan that aligns with your purpose, mission, and vision. Therefore, two critical elements to consider when we set our …
For most of us, success doesn’t just happen. It must be planned. This may not sound intriguing at first, but building a rock-solid plan has many important benefits you may not have realized before now. I’m aware that some people hate to plan and especially plan long-term. For some, it feels too constricting and doesn’t …
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 …
Helpful routines are essential for developing a good work-life balance. And we need balance as we navigate our professional and personal obligations. When our responsibilities at work pick up, we may need to shift our time to match the uptick accordingly. Likewise, when our personal responsibilities require more attention, we may need to allocate more …
Who doesn’t want a better work-life balance? Not all of us are doing work we love, but that doesn’t mean we can’t make room for the other things we love. To happen intentionally, we need routines and systems that support our efforts to do it. Exercise is not a component of my work, but I …
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