You want your people to perform at their very best, but there are a variety of ways that leaders undermine their people. That leaves them under-performing, and I know you don’t want to do that. I adore the colorful blooms that show up in my yard in the spring and summer. It’s a time of…
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Being diligent versus striving – do you know the difference? If you aren’t a game show enthusiast, you may not know about the show, “The $64,000 Question.” Believe it or not, even before there were TV game shows, there were game shows that aired on the radio. “The $64,000 Question” was one of those shows…
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Victim Mentality – where in your life do you find yourself slipping into it? It’s not an all-or-nothing proposition. While you may not play the victim in many areas of your life, you may be prone to having a victim mentality in your relationships, or career, or when it comes to your self-care. Or perhaps…
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Oh, how your Fear Monster loves messing with you! Are you aware of the signs? When you think about being afraid, what comes to mind? Heart racing moments like when you see flashing lights in your rear-view mirror? Your future in light of a difficult health diagnosis you’ve recently received? A middle of the night…
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The quest to getting organized often feels like a never ending one! There’s some truth to that – organizing is an ongoing process. The good news is that every bit of organizing I do contributes to my life running more smoothly and productively. The bad news is that life is full, time is limited, and…
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Progress – what is it and what does it actually look like? Merriam Webster defines it this way: A forward or onward movement (as to an objective or to a goal) Gradual betterment I particularly like how this definition paints progress: Progress is purposefully moving forward towards a goal or state of being; striving less…
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“Curiosity killed the cat,” or so the saying goes. Perhaps that saying has given curiosity a bad rap! Discouraging further inquiry was the intent behind that phrase – after all, gaining certain information just might lead to trouble! Another perspective on the saying “curiosity killed the cat” is that being a nosy busybody may ultimately…
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Sleep is so very sweet! I’ve come to really appreciate sleep, but I remember being a kid and doing whatever I could to push off crawling into bed. If by chance I wasn’t successful, my favorite way to avoid having to go to sleep was to secretly read under the covers. There were many nights…
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Great leaders do two things: 1) They lead themselves well, modeling what they wish others would do. 2) They inspire others to achieve more than they ever imagined possible. While you may not consider yourself a leader, everyone has the opportunity to lead because leadership is much more than a title! If you’ve ever worked…
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When the topic of boundaries arises, what comes up for you? Negative or uncomfortable feelings? If so, you may view boundaries as selfish, hurtful, or even rude. Or you may believe that boundaries are a means of controlling others or that they are a way of pushing people away. Perhaps the idea of setting boundaries…
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