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Feedback vs Complaints
A theme that has been coming up a lot is the difference between useful, actionable, constructive feedback that contains suggestions or input on *what could be better,* versus criticism or complaints on all that is wrong.
Bright Spots in Action
Following our work together, this team created something for their office to help capture bright spots and be more supportive of each other. Photo within.
Business as a Force for Good
It was beyond refreshing to spend the week with others who are committed to leveraging business as a force for good.
Both, And.
It feels like a week of both/and. . . where many of us are holding two opposing energies at once.
Best in Class
How can we be Best in Class —not only for our clients and customers, but also for our employees?
Eliminating the Non-Essential
Reflecting on the non-essentials that I can eliminate right now to create even a tiny bit more time and energy during this busy season.
Feedback as a Gift
One of the best analogies I've heard about receiving feedback is that it is like receiving a gift.
Intent versus Impact
Impact isn’t always going to line up with intent, but as leaders, there are steps we can take to bridge that gap.
Being Right vs Being Curious
A lesson on how being right vs curious can impact our leadership, relationships, and/or parenting effectiveness.
Keeping Promises
I remain endlessly grateful for this early career advice on keeping promises, one which is translatable to and applicable in so many ways.
Let August be August
I'm working on letting July be July and August be August and appreciating this summer for what it is, and has been.
July Planning
Imagine an entire, delicious month, light on meetings, for thinking and strategizing and planning.
3 TOOLS FOR WHEN YOU’RE STRESSED OUT, STUCK, OR SPINNING
Three tactical tools to use when you feel stressed out, stuck, spinning, or anxious.
THE SIX INVITATIONS OF EXPANSIVE IMPACT
An overview of The Six Invitations of Expansive Impact. What are they, and what do they mean?
When buyers on Facebook Marketplace are like a difficult colleague
As leaders, we don't need to be like the rude Facebook Marketplace buyers. We can create something different.
INSTEAD OF ASSUMING POSITIVE INTENT, TRY HOLDING NEUTRAL.
Assuming positive intent can, at times, let us off the hook and get us in trouble.