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Lifting Up Others Through Mentoring

Few people "make it" in any profession or position without a little help. We stand on the shoulders of those who came before us and receive support from the people around us--bosses, co-workers, and outside mentors. In my career, I have benefitted from several different "teachers," who have lifted me up as I aimed to improve myself and my work. I didn't take that for granted, and I've tried to also raise up others through mentoring....

Lifting Up Others Through Mentoring Few people “make it” in any profession or position without a little help. We stand on the shoulders of those who came before us and receive support from the people around us–bosse…

Most of us would benefit from being a little kinder to ourselves. Let's talk about overcoming self-criticism...

Overcoming Self-Criticism (Be Kind to Yourself) If you’re reading this today, know that you are more than you realize. You are smarter, you shine brighter, and you touch more people’s lives than you know. Far too often, we do not rec…

Stressed? You Might Need an Intentional Break

Stressed? You Might Need an Intentional Break Life can get to be a lot. We juggle work with family commitments, volunteering, household chores, and trips to the gym. We get sucked into the little dramas happening all around us, as well as the …

Finding Personal Peace - https://mailchi.mp/ea3ee52a476e/5-ps-of-courage-9331504

The Case for Uplifting Others...

The Case for Uplifting Others Our modern world can be highly competitive. Dozens (or even hundreds) of people might apply for the same job. Influencers release content that tries to be more engaging/outrageous than their compet…

It's more important than ever to find personal peace. Let's talk about five ways to do just that...

Finding Personal Peace There is only so much within our personal sphere of control. We can’t manipulate the weather, or predict the future, or control global politics. We can, however, take small actions (see my past blo…

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The Power of Community

It’s a different world from 2013, when I published my book, The Ten-Minute Leadership Challenge. The workplace has changed substantially in some ways, but in other ways it has remained relatively unchanged. Amazingly, the core messages of many of my chapters have remained the same (having clarity, no excuses, being present). This signals to me that they will remain relevant, even if our world—and the work landscape—shifts dramatically again....

The Power of Community It’s a different world from 2013, when I published my book, The Ten-Minute Leadership Challenge. The workplace has changed substantially in some ways, but in other ways it has remained relatively u…

Why Checking In is Meaningful...

Why Checking In is Meaningful Throughout the years on this blog, I have often talked about heart-led leadership. This type of leadership is rooted in empathy and genuine care for others. It is not weak and does not involve bein…

Empathy as Your Superpower - https://mailchi.mp/d53f63fb57e5/5-ps-of-courage-9330661