Share ThisFrom frustration to freedom: How to disentangle yourself (and help others in the process)
“An effort made for the happiness of others lifts us above ourselves.” ~ Lydia M. Child (1802-1880) Writer Have you ever gotten so mired in frustration that you just can’t seem to move beyond it? When life brings you down, it’s easy to become excessively focused on all the things that seem to be a source…
Overthrowing the Tyranny of Should: How to transform your chores into choices
This morning as I reflected on the day ahead of me, I had an epiphany. I realized there is one word that has a way of sucking all the joy out of everything I do. And that word is SHOULD. Let me explain. Over the last several weeks, I’ve been blessed with a number of ideas that landed gently at the edge of my…
Are you on autopilot? How to reclaim (and reinvigorate) your life.
Every once in awhile I treat myself to a massage. It is especially enjoyable when my muscles are sore. I make a special effort to be as aware of every little sensation as I can – so that nothing escapes my perception. I want to completely immerse myself in the experience and enjoy every second of it. And when I…
Finding Your Zone: Three tips for stepping into your brilliance
I had the good fortune of seeing Tom Petty in concert a few years ago. His opening act was Chuck Berry. At age 83 , he performed with just as much energy and passion that he did fifty years ago. And then TP and the Heartbreakers took the stage. They rocked the house. The very…
The Power of Presence: How to lead without saying a word
“We can do more good by being good, than in any other way.” – Rowland Hill On my way to an appointment the other day, I made a right turn and couldn’t help but notice the expressions of people in each of the cars in line waiting to turn left. One woman’s face was forlorn…
Want to create an inspired workplace? Three examples to light your way.
As an executive coach, I work with leaders in both large and small organizations – who are passionate about creating inspired workplaces. They aren’t sure how to do it. They aren’t sure people will respond favorably. They aren’t sure it will work at all. They want to break the unspoken, unwritten rules of organizations that…
The Passion-Profit Connection: Why passion in the workplace is money in the bank
Have you ever noticed that some businesses (and people) make you feel good simply by virtue of coming into contact with them? Well, I have. There’s a little coffee shop around the corner that I adore. The owner is a guy named Pat. He remembers my name, and looks me (and everyone I am with)…
How to Lead Through Uncertainty
How do I motivate and inspire my team in the midst of uncertainty that could lead to the whole department being eliminated? I mean, I’m not even sure I’ll have a job myself! This is a question a client of mine recently asked. A tough one. I didn’t have an immediate answer for him. He…
What the Best Leaders Know About Getting Feedback (that the worst ignore)
There is a little sushi restaurant that opened up in my neighborhood a few months ago. Being sushi lovers, we were delighted — and equally excited when we came upon a grand opening offer to buy vouchers for this new restaurant through a third party at a discounted price. Eager to do what we…
Why That Gnawing Feeling in Your Gut Might Mean More Than You Think
Ever have a gnawing sensation in your gut that just wouldn’t go away? Maybe it became more pronounced the more you thought about a certain situation or person. Perhaps you were unable to trace it to anything in particular, but noticed that at certain times it seemed to grow stronger, while other times it may…
