Lead with “good power” to expand your view from “me” to “we” to “us”
The book Good Power: Leading Positive Change in Our Lives, Work, and World by Ginni Rometty was a gift from my husband’s financial advisor Will Garrity to me. Will knew my husband wouldn’t be interested in this J.P. Morgan Summer 2023 reading list book yet assumed I...
How recalibrating your ability, agility and mobility can benefit you
Recalibrate! The definition is “to reexamine (one’s thinking, a plan, a system of values, etc.) and correct it in accord with a new understanding or purpose.” Recalibrate also was the theme for this year’s NeuroLeadership Institute’s summit, which was its first hybrid...
Approaches to self-care: Safeguard your body and mind and enjoy life
All that’s good for you in self-care has started to feel bad for some. Considering that self-care is the practice of taking actions to preserve or improve your own health, I'm troubled that self-care has become so controversial. Self-care is necessary for our...
How leaders can flex to make employees’ work more meaningful
A recent coaching calibration call between two strangers turned into an alumni reunion. How? During the course of the conversation, we – a business executive and a leadership coach (That’s me!) – discovered we were both alums of Hewitt Associates. (That’s the HR...
Use these 3 examples to send clear signals and improve your meetings
Picture yourself going to dinner at a restaurant or a friend’s home. More than likely when you take your seat, you’ll find the table already set for your meal. This preparation sends at least three signals: 1) Your host is awaiting you; 2) You’ve got the basic tools...
How mind-wandering can improve your thinking and well-being
How often are you intentionally encouraging your mind to wander these days? Intentional mind wandering is a powerful and valuable tool to tap into your creativity. Mind wandering often gets a bad rap; however, mind wandering used well can take you places your brain's...
Subject to vocal biases? Embrace your voice as it is and speak up
“How we talk affects how we’re treated and how we treat others,” according to Samara Bay, author of the stimulating new book, Permission to Speak: How to Change What Power Sounds Like, Starting with You. We decide who to take seriously based on how these individuals...
Are you guilty of making ‘bad asks’? Learn how to stop info pollution now
How much information pollution are you experiencing these days? This insidious form of pollution includes information from unknown sources that’s unsolicited, excessive, and self-centered. The info is usually confusing and requests action that feels irrelevant. And...
Boost your performance and well-being at work with a recovery routine
Do you tend to push yourself until you're ready to drop? If so, you could be hurting your present and future self. To avoid potential problems, take a break and adopt the practice of athletes. Participate in intentional research-based activities that help you...
