Unveiling Beauty Through The Lens of Clarity
I woke up last week after cataract surgery to a renewed appreciation of the beauty in the world. With the haze of clouded vision gone, the sky is brilliant blue. The trees have a hue of green I have not known for years. The snow on the mountains looks pristine white. With renewed visual clarity […]
RISE ABOVE – Unleashing Potential Through the Power of Accountability
From the ages of fourteen to eighteen I worked part-time alongside Bob Dye, a carpenter that my parents hired for renovation projects. I remember the care that Bob put into his work. He was a true craftsman. He left nothing to chance. He took pride in his work. He taught me how to hold a […]
From Struggle To Emergence: Adversity as a Call To Creation
When I launched my speaking profession, I partnered exclusively with a speakers’ bureau. Speakers’ bureaus serve a great purpose as intermediaries between professional speakers and clients. They represented me, did all the negotiations, booking, marketing, and event coordination. After three years of working with them, they went bankrupt. It was devastating. I was shocked, angry, […]
Territory vs. Hierarchy
In Steven Pressfield’s book, The War Of Art, he describes how, in the animal kingdom, individuals define themselves either by their rank within a hierarchy (a hen in a pecking order, a wolf in a pack) or by their connection to a territory (a home base, a hunting ground, a turf). It’s also how humans […]
Redefining Empathy and Resilience in the Workplace.
Some perspectives for leaders to consider: Taking care of yourself. This has nothing to do with self-centeredness. It has to do with ensuring that your leadership comes from overflow not from emptiness. You can’t give what you don’t have. To inspire others, you must be inspired. Redefining empathy. Empathy has emerged as a critical component […]
How to recognize when your team is out of sync – and how to get back on track.
Addressing the issue promptly is a crucial leadership skill. Key indicators that your team may be out of sync: Disengagement: People coming late to meetings, reduced accountability, uneven distribution of work. Lack of Trust: People not opening up, shutting down, unacknowledged tension. Ineffective Leadership: Poor delegation, unclear direction, purpose, and expectations, decreased standards, a lack […]
Two Kinds of AI: Artificial Intelligence vs. Authentic Interaction
When I asked AI the difference between artificial intelligence (AI) and authentic interaction (AI), here’s what I got: “artificial intelligence (AI) and authentic interaction (AI) represent fundamentally different approaches to human connection and problem-solving. While artificial intelligence relies on algorithms and data analysis to simulate human-like responses, authentic interaction involves genuine human engagement, emotional understanding, […]
Nothing in life is permanent – is this inspiring or terrifying?
Knowing everything can change in an instant can be good or bad, depending on your state of mind. Helen Keller was an American author, political activist, lecturer, and advocate for disability rights who lost her sight and hearing at 19 months old due to illness. She became the first deafblind person in the United States […]
We all have bad days – even weeks. How do you know when it’s a you vs. them problem?
It’s never a you vs. them problem. It’s always a you and them problem. In every relationship challenge there are always two sides. When facing a relationship problem, the accountability approach asks: “How am I contributing to the problem I am complaining about?” This question implies a commitment to look at your side of the […]
How do you know when it is time for a change in your life or career?
Signs to watch for: Lack of motivation Feeling unfulfilled Lack of growth opportunities Feeling undervalued and unappreciated Stagnant skill set – your skills are underused Negative, toxic work environment Work-life imbalance A gut feeling that you’ve evolved into the wrong place These are emotional signs that indicate a need for a change, but they don’t […]
