The Leadership Shift from Specialist to Generalist My dad wrote three books before he passed away. They’re filled with family stories, observations about life and work, wisdom gathered over decades, and plenty of pearls I’ve found myself returning to as I’ve gotten older. There’s something rather wonderful about reading his words now. Sometimes I agree […]
The Expertise That Got You Here Won’t Lead You There Read More »
There’s a moment in coaching that I know well. Someone is working through a problem. As they’re talking, I can see a possible answer. Sometimes I can see three. And everything in me wants to help. “Have you thought about…?” “What if you tried…?” “Here’s what I’ve seen work…” All perfectly reasonable responses. And sometimes
From Knowing to Wondering: The Leadership Discipline of Curiosity Read More »
A full calendar may explain your present. It also predicts your future. Last week, I wrote about creating capacity. It struck a chord because so many leaders feel like they’re running at full speed with very little margin. They know they need more space, but they aren’t always sure what that space is for. That
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Every time a busy season eases up, I make a very optimistic list of everything I am finally going to catch up on. Clean out my inbox. Organize my email folders. Finish the projects that got pushed aside. Get ahead for once. For the record, “clean out my inbox and organize my mail folders” has
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From the outside, it looks like things are working. Clients are taken care of.Revenue is coming in.The team is doing their part. But behind the scenes, it feels different. You’re still the one holding it all together. Answering questions.Checking things “just in case.”Making sure nothing gets missed. Not because you want to. Because it feels
The Hidden Trap for Business Owners: Becoming the System Read More »
The phrase I hear more than almost anything else: “I just don’t have time.” From clients. From friends. From family. Sometimes from myself. We talk about time like it’s an external force. Like it’s something happening to us. But the truth is quieter—and a little more uncomfortable. We all get the same container. The same
You Only Have So Much Sand Read More »
Before you jump into goal setting, resolutions, or strategy planning, pause.Ask yourself: What do I want this year to feel like? We often begin the year thinking about what we want to do—but what if you started by thinking about how you want to be? That’s where your Word of the Year comes in. One
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We’re all talking about AI—and for good reason.It’s changing the workplace, reshaping roles, and transforming how we get work done. But here’s what we often forget: the more tech evolves, the more human we need to become. While developing AI literacy is absolutely important, the skills that will truly set leaders and teams apart in
Beyond AI: The Human Skills We Need Most in 2025 and Beyond Read More »
As fall settles in, it’s a natural season to pause and take stock. The year may have flown by, but before we shift into the final stretch, it’s worth asking: What have I learned? Where have I grown? We often underestimate the value of reflection. Yet, by naming our wins, challenges, and growth edges, we
Taking Stock of Your Year Read More »
I love to plan. I have no shortage of things I want to do. But clearing the clutter and focusing on the right things—the things that support my purpose, propel me forward, and allow me to make the greatest impact—can get lost in the daily flood of to-dos, requests, and busyness. Staying on track is
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