Keep Trying, Keep Failing I recently read Brené Brown’s Dare to Lead, and when I got to the part on “empathy fails,” I almost gave up. I’ve done them all. Made every mistake. Failed in every way there is to fail. And I’m supposed to be a communication expert! I...
Five Damaging Thoughts to Get Rid Of I have a confession to make: I am terrible about flossing my teeth. Due to helpful Twitter tips from James Clear, author of Atomic Habits (which I have yet to actually read), I’ve gotten a lot better with flossing in the...
How Leaders Inspire Change Moving is hard work. Whether you’re moving your office across town, your filing cabinet to the next room, or just your body up off the comfy seat you’ve been warming for a few hours, it takes effort and energy to create change. The...
4 Things People Want from Leaders Leadership is a way of life. When you lead your own life, you demonstrate leadership traits. Others notice, and often you’ll find yourself in a leadership position, whether you sought one or not. Sure, not everyone in a leadership...
Authenticity vs. Confidence You know you need to exude confidence: perhaps you have a big presentation, a difficult conversation, or an interview coming up. Yet, you’re nervous. How do you reconcile these two realities? In any interaction, the higher the stakes or the...