Do you yearn for some peace and quiet? The kind that refreshes your spirit and fills you to your deepest core. Do you yearn for time to be still and ponder your life’s purpose? For years I have put off “retreating.” There was always something else to do. My first exposure of a retreat was in a religious … Read more
Don’t let this year’s Punxsutawney Phil’s forecast get you down. Whether or not he saw his shadow, there are six more weeks of winter! The season of winter has its beauty, joys, and challenges. Added to our ‘winter mix’ is the still looming COVID pandemic situation and the uncertainty that it engenders in our health and way … Read more
Vincent van Gogh painted a picture of Irises. In this picture he paints one white iris amidst an array of purple ones. My mother liked this picture. She said it reminded her of my grandmother (the white iris) and her twelve children. Visiting with her one day, a few months before she died, she said to me, “When … Read more
I recall a statement made years ago by one of my bosses when I asked him, “What are the qualities of a good leader?” He responded, “I know one when I see one.” That may be true for a mature leader, but what about those who are just embarking on their leadership journey? I write … Read more
“Fear is a natural reaction to moving closer to the truth.” (Pema Chödrön) As a Certified Narrative Coach, I continue to learn how important it is to take some time to pause, take a few breaths, and try to name as best as I can what is true for me in this moment of time. … Read more
Leadership Presence cont. “Strive not to be a success, but rather to be of value.” Albert Einstein What holds you back from showing others your true value? As a child growing up and through my young adulthood, I shied away from showing my true worth. The reason – I stuttered. I wouldn’t raise my hand … Read more
Each of us is an architect of our leadership. I once asked a CEO, “what makes a good leader?” His response was, “You know one when you see one.” While that was not the answer I was hoping for; I think there is some truth in what he said. I call it presence. “We convince … Read more