Want to improve your wellbeing and your presence? Learn from working animals
Dogs and applied neuroscience: two of my favorite things. When they’re combined under the topic of “Neurowellness,” it’s puppy breath bliss! And it’s a global phenomenon! Close to home – about 6 blocks from our downtown Charleston, SC house – the historic Francis...
The secret sauce of millennial leaders: wisdom beyond their years
It's time to disrupt that old saying, “With age comes wisdom.” You can be wise when you're young, especially if you've had a variety of life experiences, developed your skills, and apply a growth mindset. I'm working with a number of leaders in their mid-30s who are...
How a “call to action” helped a 21-year-old celebrate her birthday weekend
Our signs had been up around the neighborhood for about 26 hours and her birthday was officially over when the 21-year-old we were looking for knocked on our front door. We weren’t home but she wrote a message that my husband and I received once we got back from...
How the book “It’s on You” delivers multiple leadership lessons
My plan didn’t play out as expected. My coaching client loved the new book I recommended she read: It’s on You: Empowerment for Leaders Seeking the Highest Level of Personal Satisfaction and Corporate Success by Martha Brown, the former Chief Executive Officer of...
How clear and explicit communication creates kind, compassionate and effective leaders
Being clear in your communication isn't enough in today's uncertain, noisy and demanding business environment. You also need to be explicit -- especially if you're working with team members who are involved with multiple projects and special assignments. These...
5 proven ways to regulate your emotions when stuck in long lines
The boy ran through the crowded Brussels airport terminal faster than the late O.J. Simpson on the football field and in his Hertz commercials. Shortly after the boy passed by my husband and me, he must have tripped. We heard him land hard on the shiny airport floor....
How hedonic leaders boost joy, results and well-being in the workplace
This article started as a germ of an idea back when I was in college working as a research assistant for the social psychology professor, Dr. Phil Brickman, who was studying happiness. Yet, it was Marcel the Therapy Dog who finally inspired me to write about hedonic...
How your standard phrases — and your life — can benefit from a refresh
How about a vocabulary refresh this spring? Shifting your words can help you shift your perspective, that is, the way you see the world and your place in it. And with a shift in perspective, you can gain new insights, see new ways to do things, and make positive...
7 lessons learned after living way too long in “FU” hell
“FU!!!” is the short version I mutter under my breath. “Will you please FU?” is the long version. Then there’s the “What do you mean, no FU yet again?” “FU” stands for “follow up.” It’s in short supply these days especially with many of the financial institutions and...
