A new year or a new season can inspire us to start something new. And it’s so much easier to do our best work when we get rid of clutter. De-cluttering isn’t just for your home; now is a great time to clear out the other kinds of clutter taking up valuable space in your […]
If you fear change when you are at work, or if you fear change in your life in general, you’re in good company! My friend Cheryl A. Bachelder, the CEO of Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen Inc., was dealing with fear a lot too. She solved her anxiety by working hard to replace it with anticipation. Isn’t […]
On some level, we’ve all been in the spotlight and under pressure. Because we are expecting everything to go smoothly, we’re not prepared for when it doesn’t. And it’s easy for things to go downhill, and fast. Leaders who encourage a culture of healthy conflict are preparing their team to step up in uncertain moments […]
When we get clear about our purpose, it’s so much easier to tap our fearlessness, make tough decisions and lead others to achieve their greatest potential. Clarity of purpose – and living by it daily – is rare. That’s why Marcus Krause’s story is so inspirational. Marcus is a wedding photographer whom I met 16 […]
Keep going. These two words are the essence of grit. Because everyone can benefit by continuing to learn grit, I want to share with you what being an athlete taught me about this important trait and how grit learned from sports helped me in business. What I Learned About Grit through Sports My sport was […]
Dear Failure, You probably didn’t expect to hear from me so soon after everything that went down. I was devastated for sure. But now I’m moving forward with encouragement from well-known people who have overcome failure as well, and I really need to thank you for all you have done for me. 1. Thanks for […]
