Happy New Year
December flew by with the hustle and bustle of daily life rushing by. With more to do than time in the day, you may find yourself collapsing at night…
Do Less, Be More
If you are feeling burned out, fatigued by work and family obligations, you may want to take some time to reflect. We all long to feel connected, joyful, and alive,…
Be the Leader You Want to Be
Whether you are working on the next step in your career, or you manager made a remark on your last performance review that you want to address, or the kind…
Another Tool for Inclusive Leadership
If you keep an eye out for new tools to drive a more inclusive culture, consider the 30-5-1 weekly routine. Just schedule 30 minutes for a get-to-know you conversation…
To Harvest Happiness, You’ve Gotta Have Grit
My favorite definition is grit is the have the perseverance and passion for long-term goals. You know it when you see it. It’s the people who not just talented, but…
Patience Comes With Practice
If you are rushing toward a goal or struggle to wait for a situation unfold, you may want to practice patience as the next step in moving forward. A list…
Get Moving and Maximize Performance
If you are looking to optimize your performance, research shows that exercise is the single most important tool people have to increase brain function, physical well-being, and performance. At Union…
Leaders Learning
Everyone in an organization lead something and their leadership effectiveness directly impacts business outcomes. A friend recently referred me to a weekly podcast, “The Learning Leader with Ryan Hawk” and…
How Leaders Communicate
If you are looking for a new resource to jump start your leadership journey, Patrick Alain’s “Leadership Phrase Book” with 3,000 dynamic phrases may help you take command and stay…
Why Some Old Dogs Struggle to Learn New Tricks
Some people believe that once we reach a particular point in development, you kind of got what you’ve got. When new neuroscience research reveals that every part of the brain…