That's Resilient Leadership
Confucius was saying: 1️⃣ Notice when you’re off course → Emotional reactivity, impulse, overwhelm 2️⃣ Pause → Self-regulate, reflect 3️⃣ Realign → Remember values, long-term principles 4️⃣ Retu... ...more
Leadership ,Big Ideas
May 05, 2025•1 min read
I like Ike
This week’s theme is ethical leadership during crisis. When I was looking for quotes, I found so many from Eisenhower that I felt compelled to share them all. Ike’s words aren’t just wise, they’re a... ...more
Career Coaching ,Leadership &Big Ideas
April 14, 2025•2 min read
When Overthinking Isn't
🔹 When people say “you overthink,” what they usually mean is “you think more than I’m comfortable with.” 🔹 That’s not a you problem. That’s a them problem. 🔹 If thorough thinking helps you prepare,... ...more
Leadership ,Mental Health Hygiene
April 09, 2025•1 min read
Lead from Behind
In two separate conversations with teachers of mine, I was talking about how I believe that in order to live an enhanced life, people need to take on a leadership role at some point in their lives. S... ...more
Leadership ,Big Ideas
April 07, 2025•2 min read
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
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