Upside Challenge
Are You Ready to Make the Changes You Need to Get the Results You Want?
In the leadership conversations I’ve had over the years, I’ve discovered most people are looking for a “secret” that will magically change their life or business for the better. I’ll often be asked, “What do I need to do right now that will make the biggest difference to my ___________ (fill in the blank) relationship…
Read MoreTo Be a Whole Leader, You Need to Bring Your Whole Self
My husband Jim and I philosophize about life quite often. We get into hours and hours of conversation around topics that I never quite prepare to discuss. I deeply appreciate his wisdom and leadership and find his truths as insightful as if I was sitting at the top of a mountain listening to him as…
Read MoreLife is Filled with the Unexpected – How Will You Choose to Handle It?
When I was in high school, I had a series of notebooks filled with quotes that I would read over and over. These “pearls of wisdom” were simply sayings that kept me grounded or inspired. The definition of a saying is, “a short, pithy expression that generally contains advice or wisdom.” Over the years, I’ve…
Read MoreDo You Understand How to Put Your Vulnerability in Action?
I opened my email this morning and the subject line caught my attention. While I didn’t have space in my calendar to watch this video, I found myself clicking on the link, entranced by the story. So, here I was eating my Good Fat Bar (https://www.goodfat.bar/) at my desk with tears rolling down my face,…
Read MoreBlind Spots and How Having Your Own Super Hero Can Help
Even the most driven and success-minded leaders have blind spots. The good news is there’s often a cure for any given ailment. In my business, I’ve found it comes in the form of people who have x-ray vision – the ability to see beyond what is visible. One of my favorite cartoons growing up was “Super…
Read MoreFear or Faith – What is Your Mindset Feeding?
The Roadmap to Stratospheric Success allows you to get what you want without having to change who you are. As you embark on your journey, the 7 Pillars of Influential Leadership™ enable you to create a strong foundation. You also need healthy internal movements to strengthen your external structure. This will result in you having…
Read MoreWhy Asking Great Questions is Key to an Effective Plan
“Someone’s sitting in the shade today because someone planted a tree a long time ago.” — Warren Buffet The 1st pillar in my 7 Pillars of Leadership is: Great leaders – or leaders worth following – start with a written plan. To create an effective plan, they understand the importance of asking great questions and making asks…
Read MoreDo You Know Why Forgiveness is Important to Your Business & Personal Life?
Last year, I made the commitment to create a Giving Circle, seeking to have 100 friends donate $100 throughout the year to Project Forgive. Choosing to step into this commitment challenged every cell in my being. What would people think of me if I asked them for money?!? Putting myself out there with a personal…
Read MoreThe Art of Positioning: What it Is & Why You Need to Understand It
When I was in high school I went through a weird phase of wearing 10 different colors on my nails – a different color for every finger. I wore blue and white plastic shoes that did not match my green and yellow Catholic school uniform. And, I wore bright red lipstick and dressed in all…
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