Project managers have a saying: Fast, good, cheap — pick two. It’s a reminder that in any project, you can rarely have all three at once. If you want something fast and good, it won’t be cheap. If you want it good and cheap, it won’t be fast. And so on. Lately, I’ve...
Gallup research indicates that followers need four things from leaders: Trust, Compassion, Stability, and Hope. “When leaders meet these needs, it can lead to less suffering and better wellbeing.” - Gallup They broke the four categories down into these dimensions:...
When I was young, I heard the phrase “bright eyed and bushy tailed” a lot. It was the way my family noted that you were full of energy. Cheerful and ready to go. The origin of the quote is believed to be from the image of a squirrel. With its bright eyes and...
Control is an interesting word. It implies strength and empowerment. And can also imply being overbearing. The definition is “To exercise restraining or directing influence over. To regulate. To reduce the incidence or severity.” My Perspective We all want some level...
Life lessons are the nuggets of wisdom we gather throughout the journey of our lives. An enduring insight gained from our experiences. While these moments can occur anytime, they are often associated with major transitions in life. The moments that are emotional,...
This week, I’ve been thinking a lot about my daily writing habit. I spend the first 30 minutes of my day (every day) writing about professional development and/or marketing, brainstorming ideas, or digging into frameworks that have been forming in my mind. Some of the...
When we enter a room, our energy enters first. People can tell our mood. From our body movements. The first words we speak. Or don’t speak. Our mood can set the tone for their mood. They may mirror our energy and emotion. They may come in strong with the opposite...
A follow-up to: Our Me-Suite: The C-Suite Inside Us If you read last week’s post, you’ve already met your Me-Suite. The internal executives that help you lead your life with intention. But what happens when you’re learning something new? When you’re trying a new tool,...
We’ve all taken time to figure someone out. How they prefer to work. What motivates them. What shuts them down. And we’ve all had moments where we wished people just came with instructions. Turns out, they can. A Personal User Manual is a simple, one-page guide to...
Ever feel off, but can’t quite explain why? You might be trying to name an emotion when you’re experiencing a shift in your state of mind. Or vice versa. Here’s a simple way to understand the difference: Emotions are the Actors. They come on stage, perform their...
Both stuck and stagnant imply that we aren’t moving. We lack progress and momentum. This can happen in any part of our lives at any time. Stuck often implies that there is an obstacle in the way. Preventing our movement. Stagnant implies a longer and more pervasive...
Previously, I posted about the first phase of becoming a Me-EO. This first phase was all about becoming SAVVY about ourselves and our future vision. The second phase of a Me-EO life involves moving from vision to action. The acronym for this phase is GROWTH. I chose...
Sometimes a book finds you because of its subtitle. I selected The Art of Pacing: A Guide to Balancing Short-Term Demands with Long-Term Thriving by Elizabeth Svoboda because it spoke directly to a question I've been exploring in my own writing: How do we manage...
We all know how an org chart works. A clear hierarchy. Defined roles. A leadership team that works together to keep the business running. But when it comes to our personal lives and careers, we forget: We are the business. Every day, we hold a whole executive team...
At noon today (July 2nd), we will reach the halfway point of the year. A time to reflect on the half that is complete and dream about the half to come. Sometimes it can be hard to get started with the process. So, the list below are some ideas for how you might want...
Halfway Day is coming up next Thursday, July 2nd. The first half of the year will be behind us and we have half remaining. This is the perfect time to take pause, reflect, celebrate and set intentions. In order to take advantage of the day, it’s good to plan ahead....
When we talk about work, we use words like jobs and chores. Typically, jobs are paid, and chores are unpaid activities for maintaining our homes. Within jobs and chores, we have duties, tasks and assignments. The tasks are ongoing work. Duties imply work are obligated...
This episode of Self-Improvement Daily mentioned the following quote: “Stop trying to prove yourself. Start trying to improve yourself. One keeps you stuck performing for other people. The other keeps you growing for yourself.” - Fio Bros The statement immediately...
When we hear the word “introvert,” certain stereotypes tend to surface. Quiet. Shy. Reserved. Yet, introversion isn’t a single trait. It’s a collection of preferences, tendencies, and energies. Most of us live somewhere on the spectrum between introvert and extrovert....
Earlier today, I heard that we all need mobility and stability as we age. Mobility is our range of motion and flexibility allowing fluid movement. Stability is our ability to maintain balance during movement allowing us to move with control. They provided the example...
We’ve all heard of circadian rhythms. The natural 24-hour cycles that govern our sleep and wake patterns. It’s the backdrop of how we live even if we don’t always realize it. I’ve learned that there are also cycles that live within this day/night cycle. These can be...