To Put the World in Order
One of my clients defines a leader as “someone others can depend upon.” He aspires to lead in his office, his community, and his home. So when I saw this quote from Confucius (Master Qiu), I immedia... ...more
Career Coaching ,Leadership Mental Health Hygiene &Big Ideas
March 31, 2025•1 min read
My Worst Job Interview
I was interviewing servers for the restaurant that I owned with my husband. The young woman was nervous, which is not unusual especially for a fine dining restaurant like mine. I offered her a glass ... ...more
Leadership ,Personal Stories &Failure
March 26, 2025•2 min read
Leadership that Stands Firm
Katharine Graham was the CEO and Publisher of The Washington Post who grew the paper from a local newsroom into a powerhouse by leading with journalistic integrity and fearless leadership. It was dur... ...more
Leadership ,Big Ideas
March 24, 2025•2 min read
Lead Like a Teacher
Science confirms that leaders who mentor and teach activate intrinsic motivation, leading to deeper learning, stronger loyalty, and higher performance. Fear-based leadership may force short-term compl... ...more
Career Coaching ,Leadership &Big Ideas
March 17, 2025•2 min read
The Power Paradox in Leadership
I coach people to step into their power as leaders, so I never want to frame power as inherently corrupting. But understanding the Power Paradox is crucial—not to dissuade you, but to help you lead wi... ...more
Leadership ,Big Ideas
March 10, 2025•2 min read
The Loyalty You Earn
Decades of research confirm what great leaders have always known: loyalty must be earned, not demanded. Studies on Servant Leadership show that when leaders prioritize their team’s well-being, employ... ...more
Leadership ,Big Ideas
March 03, 2025•2 min read
Lead So Others Can Thrive
“Their people all say, ‘This is just how we are.’” Lao Tzu’s words describe the kind of leadership so seamless that those being led feel their own success is natural. This is servant leadership at its... ...more
Leadership ,Big Ideas
February 24, 2025•2 min read
True Power Comes From Giving
By “Sage” Lao Tzu means a great leader or an enlightened person, not just a wise person. Lao Tzu is describing an ideal leader as one who does not hoard wealth, but who leads through generosity. Indee... ...more
Leadership ,Big Ideas
February 17, 2025•2 min read
Social Darwinism vs Social Spencerism
Herbert Spencer, not Charles Darwin, coined “survival of the fittest.” Spencer used it to justify his theories of laissez-faire capitalism, arguing that aiding the vulnerable outside one’s own family ... ...more
Leadership ,Big Ideas
January 31, 2025•2 min read
Your Time is Valuable
Time Boundaries are important for everyone, but they’re especially important for people with ADHD and for leaders. As a child, I was taught that saying “no” was selfish and that other people’s needs ... ...more
boundaries ,Career Coaching Leadership tips and exercises &Health And Wellness
January 09, 2025•2 min read
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