How many times in your life have you been told to “just be yourself”? It sounds simple, but when you’re facing challenges or watching others pass you by, it can feel anything but easy.
Women in leadership often find themselves juggling multiple responsibilities, expectations and pressures. Whether it’s saying yes to another project, mentoring a colleague or attending yet another meeting, the ability to set boundaries can feel like an uphill battle.
Whenever the phrase work-life balance comes up, you can almost hear the collective sigh. Eyes roll, stress rises, visions of jammed calendars dance in your head…and someone inevitably says, “it’s a myth…it’s like chasing perfection.” And honestly, doesn’t it feel that way?
Leadership isn’t about fitting into a mold. It’s not about checking boxes or mimicking the styles of other. True leadership, the kind that inspires teams, drives results and leaves a legacy, comes from authenticity.
As the new year approaches, it’s natural to reflect on our goals and aspirations. Many of us believe we have to tackle everything on our own, but the truth is, we’re not meant to do it all by ourselves.
Let’s talk about the sales process. No matter the product, the industry, the length of time…the process is generally the process. Where it begins and ends might be a little different for someone but again…the process is generally the process. I know many believe you are not in sales or don’t want to be considered […]
It’s so funny when you think about how you show up in your business. We talk about being authentic and generous and courageous and passionate. But what does that look like? How do people get to participate in what you have to share? More importantly are you showing up at all or are you hoping […]
I would bet many of you have watch or were addicted to the Seinfeld show. It was truly based on nothing and yet it was so relevant. One of my favorite things that the cast did was say one word in an assortment of ways. For instance seriously. It could be seriously? As in a […]
Whether you are in elementary school, in business or in your real-life setting, you need to be aware of the words you use because words can be powerful and that is what we will talk about today…how words matter. “Words are singularly the most powerful force available to humanity. Words have energy and power with […]
Asking for help means you aren’t smart enough to do something yourself. Asking for help means that you are weak. Asking for help means you are in the wrong position in business. Have you heard any of those statements before? They seem to follow us generation after generation and decade after decade. It’s time to […]
In the early 1990s, I found myself as a single mom with two amazing children, I had just lost my mom and was recently divorced. It was a lot to handle and I had to figure out my next steps. I answered an ad in the newspaper…yes, a real newspaper with a classified section. I […]
When we were kids playing outside, we would come up with all sorts of games. Some involved running, some involved flying through the air on swings, and some involved balls to hit, throw or kick. We were on teams and figured out who would do what and where. There always seemed to be one person […]
