I want to introduce you to a tool I love that has saved my clients and me from endless struggle, offered remarkable clarity, and helped us break through situations that seemed impossible. I call it The Mirror Game. Though the principle is simple – you ask yourself, “What is this situation or person mirroring back … Read more
I tend to associate change with growth because of my intensive background in personal development. So I get excited about change, whether it’s individual or organizational growth. Years ago, when my tech job paid for me to get training in change management and process improvement, my favorite module was about managing resistance to change. Our … Read more
Affecting positive change at work is one of the most important things you do, regardless of your industry, role, or level. And yet, some of our most powerful levers for change aren’t the obvious ones. They aren’t about titles, levels, or formal authority. They are something quieter and, in many ways, more lasting: informal influence. … Read more
“I feel like my team is in survival mode. We have long days of meetings, and we barely hang on. We don’t often get to the stuff that really matters to us. Is there a way we can thrive?” I was interviewing a team about the most pressing topics they wanted me to facilitate at … Read more
Recently, a client of mine was promoted to a dynamic role that would 10x her impact in her industry. Her workload increased by 120% (which may be an underestimation). You can imagine that she had to get ruthless about prioritization, yes. But she also had to step back and think about everything completely differently – … Read more
I had a fabulous conversation with one of my clients today. He works at one of the world’s largest tech companies and just moved from Silicon Valley to New York City. He reflected, “I love living here. Unlike Silicon Valley, people in NYC have lives outside of work. We eat at amazing rooftop restaurants; we … Read more
Have you ever had an employee or colleague accuse you of doing, thinking, or saying something you didn’t do? If you haven’t yet, and you lead teams or an organization… don’t worry, you will. At some point in your leadership career, someone on your team will unjustly project assumptions onto you. So how do you … Read more
People are the engine that makes your business go and grow, and they can be the number one biggest challenge in your career. They can be brilliant stars that make magic happen, and they can be the cause of sleepless nights. Hiring the best collaborators and contributors out of the gate can often save you … Read more
Are you craving something new and alive? Ready for an audacious dream this year? Bold and audacious are fun qualities to play with. It doesn’t have to necessarily be big and bold by society’s definition, though it might be. First and foremost, it just needs to be: The message today is permission giving. You get … Read more
I love giving to other people. Love it all day, every day. As a chronic giver, I learned the hard way many years ago that I have to learn to give to myself. We can best support others when we are well supported. Caring for others and oneself is holistic; it’s a complete circle of … Read more