by | | Conflict + Power, Practices for You, Self Awareness
The birth of “I statements” I can’t remember the first time I realized that using “I statements” in heated conversations were helpful. It was probably in my early 20s- that period of growth and awareness that’s only slightly less awkward than the teens. “I...
by | | Conflict + Power, Emotional Agility, Practices for You, Relationships
What I’m learning from the new Gen Zs Do you hang out with many Gen Z’s? It’s the super tech generation- the ones under 24 years old. I’ve got two of them in my house and in addition to their digital skills, I’m most impressed by their emotional intelligence....
by | | Mindfulness, Practices for You, Productivity
I admire leaders who are relaxed and calm in the face of unrelenting urgent deadlines. You know the ones who walk slowly in between meetings and take time to connect, even though life is eating them alive. The ones that make you feel seen, appreciated for your part in...
by | | Practices for You, Productivity, Success
How we check for productivity Even in our downtime, being busy is one of the cultural hallmarks of being ‘productive’. I’m in a small hippie mountain town as I write this. While the wide open lake and stand-up-paddle boards point to relaxation, people are busier than...
by | | Practices for You, Vision + Strategy
Forget strategic planning, do this first. I get a lot of questions about how to hold and make space for a vision. A vision that compels you to get up in the morning. A vision that captivates the collective more than a hot summer, small town rodeo. A vision that...
by | | Conflict + Power, Influence, Practices for You
Do you ever fall back on the belief that persuasion and influence only work when we have authority, power, or the sheer will to get our perspectives heard? Yeah, me too. And while this is partially true, can you think of someone who took up more than their share of...
