In my last post, I wrote about the dynamic of getting stuck in the weeds, like the debris that clings to the side of a river instead of floating along with the current.  It piles up and attracts other debris, and grows ever more stagnant and smelly. Are you stuck in the weeds?  Do you find…

“I have so much going on that I can’t seem to make headway on anything. And then there is another fire that needs tending to, and another one after that. I never seem to have a chance to get to the really important things I have to do. I go home at the end of…

Each year, we instinctively feel the opportunity and invitation to begin anew. One year is over and another has begun, bringing with it the sweetness of infinite possibility. One way of giving form to these possibilities is to create New Year’s Resolutions.   While it is traditional to make these resolutions at the beginning of the…

What do you find easier – dreaming big, or finding a way to make those dreams come true? Most of us have more difficulty with the latter. If you don’t, you may not be dreaming big enough. But how do you connect the vision with reality? For years, I was convinced that having a vision…

“Sometimes our light goes out but is blown into flame by another human being. Each of us owes deepest thanks to those who have rekindled this light.” – Albert Schweitzer  Leaders are people who have the ability to shine a light on their surroundings and everyone around them. The light they shine comes from within them, a…

Think of a leader that you admire and would like to emulate. What is it about that person that impresses you the most?  I often ask that question of people in my workshops. Some identify historical figures, some modern day civic leaders, athletes, musicians or public figures. Many talk about a current or previous boss they’ve had. And…

Often when I tell people that I wrote a leadership book called The Pinocchio Principle, they assume it must have something to do with ethics. It’s understandable, since the first thing most of us think of when we hear “Pinocchio” is a puppet whose nose grew when he lied. Pinocchio could easily be used as a metaphor for people who lie…

We stepped out into the crisp January air, her small, sweet hand wrapped in mine. She smiled with her whole body as we began our walk to the park. Each of my steps was two or three for her. We paused often to smell flowers and watch bugs zig zag across the sidewalk. The sun’s rays danced on the leaves of the…

What is it that you are longing to create in the coming year? And what do you need to let go of in order to allow it to fully take root? Every year, we are encouraged to set New Year’s resolutions. We are a goal driven society that is conditioned to seek more. Our egos desire more…

As we move through the holiday season and approach the end of the calendar year, people often find themselves in a bit of a frenzy racing from one activity to the next, their heads filled with chatter and a continually growing list of things to do. It is easy to lose ourselves in a flurry of activity and miss…