How to Recognize When Your Intuition Is Trying to Tell You Something

March 16, 2020

Intuition seems like a mysterious, magical thing and it may feel like it’s not possible to measure or recognize as it arises. You can learn to recognize your intuitive senses; it is just a matter of paying attention and tuning in.

How Building Trusting Relationships Affects Everything at Work

January 13, 2020

I often challenge teams and individuals that I work with to think about the health of their overall relationships inside and outside the organizations they work for. Sometimes they look at me puzzled as to why I would ask such a question.

Pop Quiz! Are You Leading with Empathy?

August 26, 2019

Empathy can be learned, nurtured and ultimately improved upon with effort and time. While some people may have a natural knack for empathy, they aren’t the only ones who can practice it authentically. Everyone can become more empathetic and it may be more difficult for some than others, but the effort is well worth the reward. Today I’d like to give you a little quiz on empathy just so you can see where you’re at and where you need to go. But first, let’s get into some of the facts we know about empathy and leadership.

4 Reasons Why Empathy Is Essential for Excellent Leadership

August 5, 2019

Empathy may be a “soft skill,” but that is no reason to underestimate it. The ability to master soft skills like empathy, communication, collaboration, flexibility and conflict resolution is absolutely critical to leadership. “Hard skills,” which include things like typing proficiency, computer-programming aptitude, writing ability, mathematical competency and other technical skills, are obviously important. But those skills have nothing to do with the qualities that make leaders compelling or successful.

Learning Grounded, Mindful Leadership with Leaders Edge

April 8, 2019

Mindfulness has transformed my life and brought me to a place where I am operating more authentically than ever before. I have also seen the ways mindfulness can turn competent, effective leaders into real rock stars within their respective organizations and industries. I know it can improve the way you live and lead, too, and I want to help you make it happen!

Why Kindness Matters for Effective Leadership

February 4, 2019

I think we can all agree that the world could benefit from more kindness. Sadly, sometimes I have found myself on the receiving end of a distinct lack of kindness. And that doesn't feel good!

Why Soft Skills Matter: Become an In-House Coach for Your Organization

November 27, 2017

Thanks to the continued prominence of technology, data, and the internet in our lives, the workplace has transformed considerably over the last decade or so. And the ways companies hire, train, and develop their employees for leadership positions has changed significantly as a result.

What Does it Mean to Be a Compassionate Leader?

June 12, 2017

You are smart, agile, and an excellent strategist. You can see the big picture and are a visionary who is also decisive. But these attributes and others like them only get you halfway to your goal of becoming an excellent leader.

Why Courage Matters: 6 Lessons for Leaders

March 20, 2017

Leadership is a role that comes with tremendous benefits for those who are called to it. It also requires a certain level of toughness, determination and courage.