What happens after dreaming??? If nothing, then maybe the dream wasn’t for you. But if after you dream, you get excited to take the next step, then by all means, give yourself permission to DO something! Anything. Take the next step. Take a leap of faith. Call on advisors. Build a plan. Map out a […]
Writing and journaling have some amazing health and well-being benefits…and you don’t have to be a “good” writer to reap the rewards. Among the benefits are things like increased creativity, decreased stress and blood pressure, as well as some significant memory and neurological benefits. In August, I will host a Writing to Heal workshop where […]
Me: Have you set any boundaries in this situation? Client: <long pause> NoMe: Do you know what your boundaries are in this instance? <silence> What would be a real dealbreaker in terms of the other person’s behavior? Client: I really don’t know. <even longer pause> And even if I did, I don’t know how I […]
Along the way, I have had to learn (often the hard way) that one of the most vital lessons we must learn is the art of setting boundaries. Setting boundaries is an act of self-care and self-respect that allows us to protect our well-being, maintain healthy relationships, and prevent others from taking advantage of our […]
Support I’m currently watching the house on the other side of the street get a massive facelift. As they work on it, I keep thinking “It looks like a new house!” The longer I stare (with a cup of tea from my front porch) the more I realize that it isn’t just a facelift. They […]
Curiosity is one of my all-time favorite human traits. Few things bring me as much joy as learning something new or having a conversation with others that includes asking and being asked a lot of questions. Being curious can be a powerful tool for personal growth and self-discovery. Curiosity helps you gain new insights and […]
Teams are made up of humans. As a leader, one of our jobs is to engage and grow people where they are, while allowing them to keep their unique humanity. This means we need to learn to communicate with a diverse group of individuals, each with their own strengths and weaknesses. To do this successfully, […]
Your Brain on Art by Susan Magsamen and Ivy Ross So many books. So little time. The pile has grown to epic proportions again and every time I think “Do not buy another book!” a friend or Anne Patchett tell me what book I simply MUST have and I buy another book. (I really just […]
Acceptance I believe there are some important steps to handling, accepting and even learning to be excited about change. This week let’s talk about…Acceptance. I am the youngest of 5 kids. My older sisters were goddesses to me when I was growing up…(still are in many respects). When I think of the best moments of […]
There is a theme to the conversations I’ve been having with other leaders lately…and it sounds like this: My team lacks a sense of urgency. It’s like they are afraid to try things and want everything to be perfect before they make a move. Doubt has snuck into our innovation spaces. Fear has taken a […]