Are You Empathetic as a Leader During Challenging Times?

Are You Empathetic as a Leader During Challenging Times?

“When you show deep empathy toward others, their defensive energy goes down, and positive energy replaces it. That’s when you can get more creative in solving problems.” –Stephen Covey A leader in a large organization told me that she and her team were...
Notice What is Working Well

Notice What is Working Well

It is our nature to notice what is not working and what we don’t have. We are wired with a negativity bias and we naturally find the black spot, flaw or error. Unfortunately, we can easily fall in the pattern of pointing out mistakes and problems.  Life can often seem...
What is the Cost of Not Having a Vision Conversation?

What is the Cost of Not Having a Vision Conversation?

“Vision animates, inspires, transforms purpose into action.” — Warren Bennis One of the most important investments you can make in yourself and your team is to clarify your personal vision and that of your team or organization. I have supported many teams...
Work to Repair Relationships When Possible

Work to Repair Relationships When Possible

“In any given situation, both personal and in professional life, I think that the process of restoring trust can be an enormously positive adventure because you can redeem yourself and create newness. For example, when you have a broken relationship with someone, you...