The importance of boundaries in leadership (and life)
On a recent Wednesday night, I was attending a parent association meeting at my children’s school to talk about upcoming events. These meetings have historically run long; sometimes going ...
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How to actually achieve your goals this year
It’s a new year—a fresh start, a new page, a time for renewal and new commitments. It’s an exciting time to improve oneself and set high hopes ...
4 characteristics of influential leaders
My first job after college was as a help desk service representative in an insurance company. I knew it wasn’t a position I wanted to be in long-term, ...
This one thing is ruining your productivity
If you’re like most leaders, you spend your days rushing around dealing with emergencies, challenges, meetings and emails. Your days seem like a blur, and you struggle to articulate ...
How to succeed when you’re overcommitted and overwhelmed
Have you ever felt so overwhelmed that you want to crawl back under the covers, eat a pint of ice cream, and watch reruns of Friends all day? I had ...
The most important leadership behavior
A few weeks ago I attended an event for professional speakers where a well-known keynote speaker shared ways to create connection with your audience. During his speech, he mentioned the ...
How to calm type A tendencies
I’ve often admired people who are flexible and laid back; who have a more carefree approach to life and live in the moment. I know I can benefit ...
Four signs you should not be a leader
When I was first promoted to a leadership role, I had no idea what was in store for me. I thought my job was to give instructions and answer questions. ...