bringing purpose back to life
Not every conversation enables growth.
Inspiring leaders are skillful in conversations that nourish and foster growth. They steer clear of those that poison progress. 🌱
They:
– Listen actively
– Encourage open dialogue
– Provide constructive feedback
– Show empathy
– Celebrate small wins 🎉
– Ask insightful questions
Sometimes, like my daughter peeking through a keyhole, we need to slow down and really look at what’s in front of us before stepping through the door. 🗝✨
Do you ever feel overwhelmed by the need to seize every opportunity just to stay relevant in this fast-paced world? You’re not alone.
Remember, not every open door is one we should walk through. Pausing to really see what’s on the other side can prevent hasty decisions that might slow us down more than they push us forward.
Continue reading → Look Through the Keyhole: The Power of Pausing Before You Leap
This week, my client shared his experience:
“We held a meeting.
Then, I approached a colleague to discuss if we needed that meeting.
We met and decided to keep the meeting, but we needed to discuss how to lead it more effectively. We need a meeting about that.” 😂
The bizarre nature of this situation made us both laugh. But it also highlighted that the culture of inefficiency is shockingly common. The explosion of meetings during COVID wasn’t sustainable.
Why do we still keep falling into this trap?
Continue reading → Mastering Meeting Efficiency: Simple Tips for Better Results
Lately, I have met parents who tell me that fostering creativity in their children is a real challenge. 🤔
It’s not surprising. In our overstructured world full of technology, creativity often takes a backseat.
When you remove technology and structure, magic happens. ✨
Kids can turn a tile into street art or Mondrian. 🎨 My kids (10 and 6) did, and yours can, too, because they see possibilities everywhere when given the chance.
Continue reading → Breaking Free from Structure: Letting Creativity Flow
Meet the Lion Lifestyle, a concept my incredible friend and business partner, Frida Roberts, introduced to me. It’s about embracing strength and balance daily—because who says you can’t be fierce and mindful?
With stress levels dropping worldwide for the first time post-COVID, it’s the perfect moment to rethink how we live and work. Lions, known for their resilience and calm, make great role models.
Thanks, Frida, for your insights on this balanced approach. 🎥✨
Thinking about a more balanced life? Let’s chat! 📩
How?
Make sure your partner shows up, does the work, even if it doesn’t look pretty or includes some pain. 💪🔥
In a world where skills can become outdated in as little as two years, continuous learning 🧠 is essential not just for personal employability but also for the longevity of companies.
Research from McKinsey underscores that organizations thriving in this rapid evolutionary climate are those deeply committed to reskilling initiatives. To secure both your future and that of your company, embrace lifelong learning—it’s adapt or die.
Do you focus on today’s immediate operational needs or carve out time for future planning and future-proofing❓
This is the crucial question I ponder each morning, reflecting our times’ fast and dynamic nature.
If you’re a solo entrepreneur, a small business owner, or a leader at any level within a corporation, I bet you face this duality too.
How do you strike this balance?
Does a personal tendency ever distort your perspective?
For many, personal branding might seem to be all about the number of followers and likes on social platforms like LinkedIn. While having a broad reach is certainly beneficial for visibility, true personal branding goes much deeper.
A personal brand isn’t just about how widely known you are; it’s about the value you deliver and the transformation you facilitate in the lives of others. It’s about the lasting impressions you create and the meaningful impact you achieve.
Continue reading → What does a personal brand represent to you❓
It all started with a simple idea: I wanted to give something truly meaningful to my clients—a gesture to show my appreciation and to add real value to their lives. Thus, “Leadership Sparks” was born. At first, it was just a collection of insights I hoped would resonate, encapsulating what leadership means in today’s dynamic world.
The initial few copies were well-received, but something unexpected happened. Some of the clients who received them were inspired and asked for more copies to share with their teams and within their communities. That’s when it hit me: this book had a greater purpose.
Creating “Leadership Sparks” wasn’t just about compiling a bunch of quotes. The content was born from hours of research, driven by my quest to find real, tangible solutions for my business clients. These statements weren’t just random thoughts; they were the distillation of complex research findings, simplified to bring clarity and insight into the leadership challenges we face every day.
Continue reading → Leadership Sparks: A Journey from a Gift to Inspiration