Shifting away from the drama a team has come through and resetting energy and perspectives toward a more positive future can be a challenge. Occasionally rehashing war stories to relish the bonds formed under pressure can be instructive if done to inform future actions. However, focusing on these times as a way to hold on to the connections formed can keep you (and those you lead) stuck in the past, failing to move forward.
Here's some simple advice on imbuing those connections with generative energy and repurposing them for the future you're working toward.
Are you a drama addict? Ask yourself whether anything in this video sounds familiar. If so, it may be time to get the monkey off your back. Becoming aware of your habits - especially those that keep you entangled in webs of drama - is a starting point for addressing how you may unknowingly contribute to an unhealthy environment.
There is a path to healing. Moving from conflict to reconciliation requires two main elements, but within each, there is real work to be done. In this video, I delve into what they are and why they are important. The critical takeaway to note is this: acknowledging a problem and how you contributed to it must be accompanied by a meaningful investment in a sustainable solution for a true reconciliation to exist.
What is servant leadership? Aside from it being my favorite approach to leadership, it is the truest form of responsibility to others and is in service of their growth. It builds trust by creating a culture of honesty, transparency, humility, empowerment, and support, and always has a collective goal as the North Star. In this short video learn why it’s so important in organizations today and how to make it a daily practice.
Trust allows us to feel secure and confident in our interactions with one another. It creates a foundation of safety and reliability, making it easier for us to open up, communicate, and collaborate effectively. It’s the key to intimacy and emotional connection, while in professional relationships, it’s essential for teamwork, productivity, and effective problem-solving. So when it’s in need of repair the challenges can be endless. Watch this video to learn the most important steps in the rebuilding process.
Personal branding is an art that requires you to promote yourself (or your business) while building real connections with your customers/audience - and at times can feel like straddling two opposing sides of an electric fence. Take a look at this Forbes article where 15 experts (myself included) weigh in with advice on how to balance these seemingly contradictory approaches and successfully build your personal brand. Here’s a hint: those who focus on giving are bound to receive…
I had the pleasure of joining Paul Geiger and Glenn Ingram this second time around to discuss something I believe is one of the most important ideas in finding fulfillment and joy throughout our lives - the power of living a mission-driven life. We share insights on why it's important to develop a personal manifesto, how to create consistency as we navigate personal and professional spaces, and managing and learning from the ups and downs that we're sure to encounter along the way.
Whether you're currently a leader, one in the making, or interested in making a difference in your relationships, family, and community, this episode of Blabbit is for you!
It happens - that feeling of overwhelm that sometimes brings us to the brink of “out of control”. How do we know when we’re approaching our limit - and how do we back away from the edge? I share one clear sign in a recent Forbes article. What other signals may be warning you away from an impending break? Read more here.
Now that you’ve created a manifesto that solidifies, not only what you're good at, but what you care about the next step is making the decision to use it by declaring yourself a contribution. Put into action the impact you want to make in the world and in your daily life. Whether big or small, using the best of who you are in service of a higher purpose brings fulfillment to you and others.
It’s summer and the world is opening up again. It feels like a revival and in many ways it is - but one that we would benefit from engaging in more regularly. How is that? Through the act of play. In this post, learn how making play a part of your life can provide relief, boost creativity and inspiration for some of your biggest challenges.
Developing your personal manifesto is one of the most valuable things you can do for yourself. Going through the process of claiming your identity, beliefs, and values, and weaving them all together creates a powerful framework that will guide your decisions and develop your unique path as you step into the world.
Personal manifestos are a great place to start if you are looking to create a narrative about who you are, what you value, and the contributions you have made through your work and activities. I prefer this to a standard resume, as it frees us up to speak in ways that are specific, comprehensive, and powerful. The story we tell about our life (so far) is much more compelling than a bullet point list of achievements and allows for our personality and unique combination of characteristics to shine.
My conversation with Yildiz Blackstone, co-Founder and one half of the brand Yildiz Aylin, explores what so many of us have been going through this past year. The beauty we reflect externally starts from within. Unfortunately, many of us feel like we are running on fumes or have nothing left. How do we find ways to pivot, transform and re-energize ourselves so that what we feel inside aligns with how we want the world to see us? I share a few ideas with my dear friend and female entrepreneur extraordinaire during our International Women's Day conversation. #IWD2021
Our pool of knowledge is developed and acquired through various channels and over a lifetime. Have you considered that the path through which knowledge comes to us can influence our willingness to adjust, refine or revise it? Ultimately, are you willing to accept that you may have it all wrong in order to correct and adjust your beliefs, and ultimately become “right”?
I had a wonderful opportunity to sit down for a few minutes to talk with Maya Gorgoni, co-Founder of the fashion/lifestyle brand Royal Jelly Harlem. Maya is a wife, a daughter, and a mother - like many of us. But what’s more interesting is that she partnered with her mother to build her brand (totally unplanned). Her life evolved through moments of confusion and uncertainty but also by following the things that brought her joy! Her story reminds us how things can unexpectedly come together while still being a work in progress - and the journey is fulfilling, nonetheless.
We can’t ignore the collective fatigue that feels like a heavy weight we carry – both physically and emotionally – each and every day. Even with bright spots of progress, the road ahead is long, with no sense of what may come along the way. All along we’ve done our best to be resilient – bouncing back from challenges and frustrations. Now is the time that we need to be focusing on how we endure. How do we find the mental, emotional, and physical energy to keep going when there is no clear end in sight?
As this year-like-no-other draws to a close, I’ve reflected on some of the most consequential lessons learned and have been reminded of what matters the most. Some of the former are in this blog, along with thoughts to enter 2021 with a sense of purpose and intention. As for what matters, it’s been with me all along – like Dorothy’s ruby slippers – and it’s family, friends, and community. In that spirit, a huge thank you for being in conversation with me, for being my sources of inspiration, and for showing up as you do. Wishing you health and happiness this season and beyond.
Leaders are responsible for making countless decisions each day that impact the welfare and success of organizations, staff, and the general public. For this reason, it’s important for them to be able to take accountability for their actions (or inactions) that may result in negative consequences. At the heart of leadership is the acknowledgment of our humanity...and the ability to accept mistakes as learning moments (preferably quickly) and self-correct. In this most recent article, I contributed what I believe to be 1 of 15 important ways that leaders can be accountable for bad decisions.
My conversation with Paul Geiger and Glen Ingram yielded a number of great insights about balance, leadership, and personal brand. Most interesting is how all of these come together (integration! - wink, wink) to build the resilience we need to create a full, healthy, and joyful life. Give it a watch!
Whether a job is right for you, goes beyond assessing the skills you bring to the table and compensation packages. We often overlook one of the most important factors in determining whether we can thrive at a company... IS THE COMPANY ALIGNED WITH OUR VALUES? Take a look at how I (along with other experts) suggest we answer this question.
The Overstory, by Richard Powers, is one of the most powerful books I've read this year. It blew me away! And I'll never look at a tree again without a sense of wonder and awe. It jolted me into an even deeper state of concern about climate change, and into exploring my role in reflexive consumption. In addition, it is a beautiful story of individuals whose lives are transformed (see #1 above!) by their connection to each other and to something beyond themselves. At times it's mesmerizing, frightening, moving, frustrating, and magical. The book humbles us before not just redwoods but the impact of our actions.
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