Unlock Better Meetings: Sit Beside Them & Let Them Lead!
Do your meetings feel stale, overly formal, or simply uninspiring? The simple shift from sitting across the desk to sitting beside the people you serve can significantly transform your interactions, supercharging enthusiasm, positivity, and collaboration. This can truly provide leaders with a simple yet powerful approach called the “catch-up meeting,” where the key difference is […]
7 Questions to Unlock Authentic Servant Leadership in Just 60 Seconds
Servant leadership isn’t just a management style—it’s a philosophy rooted deeply in genuine care, selflessness, and continuous growth. Authentic servant leaders create environments where individuals thrive, empowered by leaders who prioritize serving others above themselves. As an advocate and champion of mindful and authentic leadership, the following outlines seven powerful questions you can ask yourself […]
The Work-Life Balance / Life-Work Balance Reality Check – The Reality of the 120-Hour Five-Day Week
Let’s take a moment to unpack a foundational truth about our weekly lives: Each five-day workweek contains exactly 120 hours. Ideally, we envision spending about 40 hours at work, 40 hours sleeping, and the remaining 40 hours for personal activities such as getting ready, commuting, exercising, and relaxing. However, thereality paints a vastly different picture. […]
Taking Initiative: The Power to Lead Without Being Told
“Initiative is doing the right thing without being told.” – Victor Hugo Why Should Initiative Matter to You? Initiative is one of the most powerful traits you can possess, impacting every aspect of your personal and professional life. But what exactly is initiative? Simply put, initiative is your ability and willingness to act proactively, take […]
Servant Leadership: An Invitation to Grow
I am not a knower. I simply bring invitations to servant leadership that I hope are helpful, because I truly believe in it, and am so deeply passionate. In the spirit of not being a knower Servant leadership isn’t about having all the answers. It’s about asking the right questions, being curious and interested, and […]
The Shame on Me If I Don’t Zone!
An Invitation to a Concept to Elevate Your Authentic Leadership Presence Success in leadership and personal growth often comes down to a willingness to step in, speak up, and take action—even when it feels uncomfortable. I like to think of this mindset as the “Shame on Me If I Don’t Zone.” This concept is simple […]
Master Active Listening: Find Simplicity Amid Complexity
One of the most powerful leadership skills you can develop is active listening. It sounds simple, yet it’s remarkably challenging in practice. Why? Because active listening requires mindfulness, intentionality, and deep self-awareness. I find it helpful to find simplicity amid complexity with a conscious effort to be “tuned in“ and present when doing the continuous […]
Unlocking Potential: The Power of Servant Leadership in Personal Growth
In today’s fast-paced world, the role of a leader extends beyond mere management; it encompasses the ability to inspire and nurture the limitless potential within others. This article explores the concept of servant leadership and how it can facilitate personal and professional growth, and the pathway to the courage to explore and venture outside one’s […]
Overcoming Growth Obstacles: The Power of Authentic Conversations
Growth is never a straight path. Along the way, we encounter obstacles—some we recognize, and others we may not even see. One of the most powerful tools for overcoming these roadblocks is engaging in authentic conversations that foster trust, collaboration, and the opportunity for real progress. Growth isn’t just about pushing through challenges alone; it’s […]
Embrace Regret: Transforming Negative into Supercharging your Positive Growth
Regret is often painted as a negative emotion—a burden to bear and a reminder of past mistakes. Yet, what if we could see regret as a powerful catalyst for personal growth? Today, let’s explore the art of embracing regret, learning from it, and transforming it into a proactive supercharging force for change Understanding the Role […]