I got a Fitbit a year ago. I love it and I barely know how to use it. When we went abroad a few months later, I didn’t know how to change the time. So I asked my tech-savvy husband to figure it out. …

Well, last week's newsletter got a lot of conversation going — love that! Last week I shared the most important factor in leadership is connection — to your team (though I do believe it extends beyond that too). So this week’s newsletter is in response to the most frequent and…

We all want to be good leaders. But what does that look like? The definition/image of a great leader has evolved, if not completely changed, over time. The skills needed for leaders to retain, engage and grow their employees are different than they were 20, 10, or even 5 years…

I recently heard about a survey that was done with some high-profile leaders. They were asked to answer the question “What is the most important thing you do every day?” Now, when we think about that question, we might expect that their answers would include things like having a regimented…

I LOVE coaching. I didn’t always. My control freak self found it frustrating that I couldn’t create success for my clients, they had to engage, commit and do the work. So my success was no longer in my hands. So I became more selective about who I was willing to…

Miss out on Part 1? Read it HERE! So you’ve started prioritizing and delegating your tasks in a more efficient manner. Those junk emails? Gone! But, somehow, you still “don’t have the time” to stay connected or reconnect. I get it! Time is a valuable resource and it’s in high…

We’ve all been there in one way or another. There are too many things to do on your, well, to-do list. You’ve missed an appointment. The fridge and cupboards both share the common ground of empty. Did you forget your kid at soccer practice? There’s just not enough time in…

Recently, I thought about the similarities between being a parent and being a manager. I was a manager before I was a mother. As I raise my kids and teach management, I find myself sharing stories about how I handled something with my children to explain a management concept; realizing…

In this day and age, we live in a network economy — it’s all about who you know, who knows you, and what they know about you. Did you know that you are 70% more likely to get promoted if you have an active mentor relationship? Do you have a…