Handling Difficult People
One of the most challenging parts of being a leader is being able to handle difficult people. These can be employees we lead, peers we work with, or even our boss. Let’s face it, not only do leaders have to deal with difficult people, everyone has someone they consider hard to handle. In order to […]
read moreThe Power of Empathy in Leadership
One of the key pillars of emotional intelligence is Empathy. Becoming a leader that creates a lasting legacy requires you master many attributes and skills. One skill that I’ve shared in the past that is vitally important is emotional Intelligence(EQ or EI). EQ is the ability to perceive, understand and regulate emotions. People who master […]
read more5 Signs That Your Emotions Are Running You
When things are happening in your life, you may find that your emotions are running your life. Let’s say you just got a promotion and you are so excited. Suddenly, everything seems right in the world. You approach your co-workers, boss, family and friends in a positive and upbeat manner. You may become more energetic, […]
read moreDemotivating Employees
Over the years, I have had numerous coaching conversations with managers about why so many employees are disengaged or unmotivated. Some feel that by simply paying more will solve the problem. Others have tried that and still don’t get the engagement they are looking for. Here are some of the things that employees have told me […]
read moreWhat You Love Increases- Even as a Leader
All of us have heard of the Law of Attraction. Many may feel it’s hooey. That it doesn’t exist. Only pure effort and focus can get you what you want either personally or professionally. Part of the Law of Attraction states that what you focus on, you bring about. That as you imagine with deep […]
read moreWhat Traveling Mishaps Can Teach You About Leadership
About a month ago, we took one of our annual family vacations. This time to Kauai. Here’s the story I posted on FB. I’ll recap some leadership learnings at the end… So it was a dramatic adventure getting here (Kauai)! The Van Nuys flyaway was very late and a lot more crowded than we expected. […]
read moreThe Importance of Goal Setting in Living Your Highest Life
When we were young, we all dreamed of how our life would be. We wove story after story about where we woudl go, who we would marry, and the great adventures that would define us. When I was really small, I dreamed of being a ballet dancer and traveling the world to inspire people with […]
read moreUse Consequences to Increase Your Self-Discipline
It can be tough when you set a truly inspiring and spirit aligned goal to stay on track. Often, I’ve found myself drifting from one task to another without clearly accomplishing anything. It can be frustrating and demoralizing. So how can we increase self-discipline so we can finally see progress towards our goals? Well, any […]
read moreWhy Should You Become an Action-Taker
Have you ever noticed that those who succeed in life are the doers? I do believe we must all take time to reflect, be present, and come from “being.” But I also know, if we never took a step or never worked towards a goal it wouldn’t happen. So what’s stopping you from taking action? […]
read moreSilencing the Inner Critic
There is this inner voice that loves to mock us for our dreams. This inner critic that will tell us everything we say, do or even think is wrong. This voice loves to make us doubt our every action and every desire we hold dear. This voice is wrong and yet we can’t help but […]
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