In my family, being a “good” kid was rewarded. I learned quickly that good kids didn’t question authority – especially religion. Good kids were agreeable and pleasant and didn’t cause conflict. I was to be a good kid and go along with the status quo. My communication was to follow suit. When I became a teenager and rebelled against having to be a good kid for so long, I voiced my opinions with aggression and volume. As soon …
Self-care is not about spending a day at the spa or taking a vacation – though I love both of these activities! You don’t need an entire day or even a whole afternoon free in order to fill your self-care bucket. Self-care is about how you approach every decision you make throughout the day. It’s about the value and worth you give to your time, your health, and your dreams. It doesn’t happen in big chunks …
Confidence is a critical trait for a leader. Without it, your team will not follow you or contribute at their highest potential. Without confidence, adversity of any magnitude can derail your team’s progress. Confidence cannot be faked. You either have it or you don’t. None of us is born confident or starts out confident in our skills or leadership abilities. Instead, confidence is something each and every one of us creates. So how do you …
Confidence cannot be faked. It’s also situational. This means that just because you are confident in one area of your life, like the nitty gritty of your job or with your closest friends, it doesn’t mean you’ll be confident public speaking or when leading a new project at work. I recently sat down with my friend Colin Estrem, owner of Estrem & Co. Talent Acquisition, to talk confidence. We specifically discussed how to create more …
Photo by Spenser Sembrat on Unsplash “Who’s that guy they keep showing on the TV, Mommy?” Mav asks as Super Bowl LIII kickoff nears. “That’s Tom Brady,” I answer. “He’s probably the best quarterback ever. He’s been in 9 Super Bowls and won 5 of them,” I say, in between bites of loaded veggies nachos. “Really?” Mav replies. “I think I want to throw him in the garbage then.” This throwing-in-the-garbage talk is an inside …