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...

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 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...

“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...

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...

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...

Want to be a better human with better leadership habits? Follow these custom steps. First consider what improvements you want to work on. Not what you should do, but instead what you want to do. You’re more likely to attempt to change your behavior if you focus on...

If, like me, you’re interested in how power works, especially for yourself, make sure to keep up with the latest studies. That was my ah-ha after reading this new book, The Power Code: More Joy, Less Ego, Maximum Impact for Women (and Everyone Else). It features new...

Do you dread difficult conversations? If so, try to stop dreading and instead start preparing. When you approach your conversations as a business process with specific steps, you can bring your best self to challenging one-on-one conversations and reach better...