Let’s Go! The new year is around the corner and you are figuring out how to get your team fired up for the new year. That’s great. But before you dive into new year planning, take some time to look back and savor your accomplishments from 2025. You can do this in just a few hours. Look through your calendars. Come up with the top three accomplishments your team had … [Read more...] about Savor 2025, then Launch 2026
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Celebrate Your Wins
Learning from failure is great and I am all about continuous improvement. However, many of us do not take enough time to celebrate and savor our wins. A recent article in Harvard Business Review points out the downsides of moving on too quickly to the “next goal.” We miss out on three critical benefits: 1. Refuel Motivation: Celebrating an achievement provides a … [Read more...] about Celebrate Your Wins
Get Out of Your Slump
When was the last time you told someone at work that you were doing great, and meant it? Are you seizing the day or sleepwalking through it? Are you maybe feeling a bit “meh” at work? Even the most dedicated professionals hit a wall. When work feels like a monotonous routine, or a sense of "fine" replaces genuine fulfillment, it’s a clear sign you’re in a slump. The … [Read more...] about Get Out of Your Slump
Working With Your Inner Critic
We’ve all got that voice in our head, the one that whispers (or sometimes shouts) doubts, tells us we’re not quite ready, or questions our abilities. For years, the conventional wisdom has been to silence this “inner critic.” But if you’ve ever tried, you know it’s very hard to do. A recent article from Harvard Business Review suggests that we may have completely … [Read more...] about Working With Your Inner Critic
Leading Visionary Change
Many of us seek to lead significant, transformational change in our communities and organizations. As we engage with others it is important to keep these key characteristics of transformational leaders in mind: *Begin with a sincere commitment to changes that inspire you – from the heart. What do you care about? Keep in mind the important values and principles that are … [Read more...] about Leading Visionary Change