Curiosity opens doors like no other communication tool. It creates space to learn, to engage in questions that interest you, to keep defensiveness at bay, and to become empowered by the information that results from the curiosity-induced interaction. A recent trip reminded me of what makes the admittedly rigorous effort to stay curious, worth it. Nine days in Cuba.
Read MoreNetworking is a critical sport at all stages of career, and yet, there are very few folks out there who consider themselves fans. Most people dislike networking because they carry false narratives about how it works and how much time it takes. So Michael Melcher, author of Your Invisible Network, and I sat down and dispelled 3 networking myths that will change your game entirely. Check out the videos!
Read MoreWanna love your life just a little bit more? Here are 100 ways to do just that.
Read MoreWeren’t quite ready for the new year on Jan 1? Join the crowd. Here’s how to get ready on your own terms.
Read MoreOver the past year, countless clients expressed a longing for adventure. Even more than a trip to Nepal, what they really wanted (and needed) was an adventure mindset. Here’s how to adopt one.
Read MoreAre you feeling that teen angst that you thought was gone forever? Check out how that Junior High Hangover shows up for so many of the most seasoned leaders.
Read MoreHalloween reminds us that we don’t have to wait until October each year to find new ways to reinvent ourselves.
Read MoreFeeling stuck? Applying data analysis can reveal what’s getting in your way. One thinker’s method is clear, concrete, and empowering (in a stick it to yourself kind of way).
Read MoreA clean-slate mentality is more than just reframing our outlook, coming at work from a different angle; it's really setting a new intention to rid ourselves of those nagging voices, habits, attachments, baggage. We may not feel the same tactile thrills of new notebooks, new classes, new teachers, but with a kid-like optimism, the power to push the reset button is always in our grasp. Here are some ways to craft your own.
Read MoreHere’s how we can all take a page from the tested-and-proven philosophy of summer camp to bring some camp spirit to your team and to your work all year long.
Read MoreThe wonder of what if is real, and it can hold people hostage. Vectoring toward certainty, to be able to have total clarity of picture, is not only impossible, it’s paralyzing. What if asking yourself what if is wasting precious time?
Read MoreIn a recent workshop about managing the “whole person” for a group of women from different companies each of whom sits in the upper echelons of management, participants shared tested tactics, and collaborated on new approaches to address today’s unrelenting human needs with similarly unrelenting business needs.
Read MoreI was psyched to sign up for MasterClass and then I never showed up. The question nags at me: What prompts us to bail on these types of intentions that we self-select? Sure we can blame busy schedules but that’s just an excuse. It feels like something more. Fear of failure or something else?
Read MoreOften I find energy in the new, in the adventure, in the exploration. Recently though, I’ve found myself revisiting instead of exploring anew: picking up a book I’ve previously read; listening to a podcast for a second time; thinking through (again) my takeaways from a talk I attended over a month ago; rewatching a movie I haven’t seen in years; even resurrecting a book club that became a casualty of busy schedules and competing priorities.
Read MoreA recent training offered a clear window into another’s workday and left me with a lasting impression around prioritization and how we define urgency.
Read MoreI love the Oscars. I don’t care that they are long, overly politicized, and representative of a glam life that I don’t really care anything about. I love them. And while the achievement itself is meaningful for sure, it’s the stick-to-itiveness and belief in oneself that really get me. But perhaps even more catapulting than believing in yourself, is knowing you’re not flying solo on the journey, because someone else, behind the scenes, has a steadfast belief in you too.
Read MoreThere is no question that the demands of work and life – for anyone, regardless of gender or family demographic – have increased during COVID. But still, there’s an interesting interplay between that weary, running-on-fumes feeling and identity. Here’s are some things to consider when figuring out what role you play in your own burnout.
Read MoreChecklists are a great tool for getting things done, but when it comes to being who you want to be, post-its are the way to go.
Read More“Every company is political,” Nooyi said. “Understand the politics. Do not play in the politics . . . [it] is a death knell.” Every. Company. So that includes yours. How are you handling organizational politics at your workplace?
Read MoreThese 5 pieces of advice from the great Indra Nooyi are portable, applicable, and adaptable in any career.
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