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Finding the Leverage Point: You don't have to do everything
The Leveraging Power of Focused Coaching in Leadership
Stop trying to focus on everything at once!
In the world of leadership coaching, there's a unique approach that stands out for its effectiveness: focusing on one key area for improvement. This approach is based on the understanding that improving one pivotal skill can have a cascading positive effect on various aspects of a leader's performance and well-being.
The Power of a Leverage Point:
My work with managers often revolves around ide…
The 5 F’s of Emotional Trauma Response in the Workplace: A Guide for Leadership Growth
Introduction: Navigating Emotional Trauma Responses in Leadership
In the dynamic landscape of professional leadership, understanding and managing emotional responses is not just a personal endeavor but a crucial leadership skill. This article delves into the 5 F’s of Emotional Trauma Response — Freeze, Fight, Flight, Faint, and Fawn — and their profound impact in the workplace. As leaders, being aware of these responses in ourselves and recognizing them in others is essential for fostering a su…
Unwrapping Authenticity: Redefining Value in Our Holiday Traditions
Then, life offered inspiration.
With Christmas approaching, my daughter's enthusiasm for organizing our family's Christmas list has b…
Getting Out of Overwhelm
The Anatomy and Antidote for Overwhelm
Overwhelm.
A nebulous feeling that descends around you like a cloud.
Where does it originate?
What’s its purpose?
Is it possible to get rid of it?
If you are like me and a majority of the clients I work with you are familiar with the heavy sense of overwhelm.
Overwhelm can descend on one like a heavy dark cloud. We’re not sure where it originates or what may blow it away. Yet, I’ve learned one key thing about being overwhelmed:
100% of the ti…7 Essential Qualities for a Strong Personal Foundation
In my last article “Authentic Business Leadership,” I described the 7 qualities that are vital for a leader in the business world. Now we will take a look at the 7 qualities that create a strong personal foundation. Developing a strong personal foundation is key as the strength of your foundation will determine what can be built on top of it.
We learn so much about foundations from the iconic structure of The Eiffel Tower. It was built in just twenty-two months however, Almost half of that time…
The 7 Key Qualities of Authentic Business Leadership
What is Authentic Business Leadership?
Authentic leadership is about leading from the inside out. It's about recognizing that a leader's greatest impact and influence comes from acknowledging and respecting their own humanity and the humanity of those they lead.
Leaders who prioritize people and lead with a heart of service, often referred to as Servant Leadership or Heart-Centered Leadership, lay a strong foundation of trust, loyalty, and dedication among their teams. This foundation empowers…