Vulnerability. Even writing it makes me a little uncomfortable. Yet, it can’t be avoided. Vulnerability has become part of the business and cultural lexicon. It impacts leadership – where showing your true self is a path to authenticity and connection. It makes us like and relate to people. It helps build psychological safety within groups. What most […]
Transitions call for a dose of self-compassion
Transitions, even when positive, tax our minds and bodies. No amount of resilience or grit can prevent the tax, the best way through is self-compassion. This life lesson came into sharp focus over the last five months as I: moved from DC to Minneapolis finished a program at Georgetown started a new role as […]
How to be present in meetings: conquering the knowing-doing gap
To anyone who finds themselves in endless meetings, not really paying attention – there is hope! But the solution is not as easy as you might think. The knowing-doing gap strikes again The knowing-doing gap is hard to overcome. If it weren’t, we would all be hitting the gym regularly and socking away money […]
I am not a gratitude machine
As much as I am a proponent of gratitude, I have not mastered my practice. I believe in the power and have the desire, yet find myself falling short of my own expectations.
There is more to story than meets the ear
I set out to explore: what is so powerful about story and how does it bring people together. Along the way, I confirmed that story connects people and can be harnessed by anyone. I also uncovered the other truths about story.
How to use your story to connect at work
Your story is more powerful when you move beyond knowing it and into sharing it. It is useful in work environments where there aren’t as many organic ways to go beyond surface-level interactions. This post offers ways to leverage your story in the office.
Eight ways to find your story
Real story has the power to deepen connection. Part 1 offers eight tips on finding your story by diving into your values, personality and patterns.
Do you give good mentor?
Mentors (and sponsors, and coaches) are important for career advancement. The benefits multiply when each side knows what they bring to the table, and what they get out of the relationship. Both sides can get tremendous value, if done right!
Why is it so daunting to declare long-term goals?
Goals can be daunting. Goals show up everywhere from interviews to development conversations. The question ‘what are your personal and professional goals?’ can be enough to bring on #fearface. With long-term goals, the question is really about what do you think is important enough to be your life’s work. To be the thing you are […]
We are defined by where we spend our time
Time is an elusive concept. It is said that time heals all, that time flies, that time is money, that time is what we want most, and that time waits for no one. It is the most valuable thing we have, yet the most frequently wasted.