The Reality: Long gone are the days of 20th century leadership that was coercive, top-down, authoritative, and militaristic. Long gone is the loyal-for-the-long-term workforce that sucked it up when things got tough, worked hard long hours without complaint, and were happy just getting a paycheck every two weeks. With more gender and cultural diversity in the workplace than ever before and multiple generations represented, more employees are motivated by: The Data: In 2021, Gallup found that only …
As leaders, we often find ourselves making decisions we believe to be rooted in logic and reason. However, it might surprise you to learn that emotions play a pivotal role in every decision we make, both big and small. We tend to act based on emotions or habits before attempting to justify our choices logically. This phenomenon holds true whether we’re buying a car, seeking the guidance of a coach, or even selecting the groceries …
After my first son was born, I was grateful for all I had and my life that was now very full. But I was tired. There was no fire in my belly or skip in my step and it slowly ate away at me. “Life is supposed to be delicious,” I thought, but I didn’t have much of an appetite for anything. Most of us experience this. We build a big career, have a child …
As high performers, we are driven to do our best. For the most part, this serves us, but as we strive for excellence in everything, we can feel overwhelmed or quickly burn out. If we fall into the trap of achieving perfection, we have given ourselves over to a form of procrastination (and stay stuck trying to attain something that’s not even possible). It can help us to implement what I call Marquis Moments. ☝️ On Sunday night, …
I don’t like when I scream at my kids. I hate it when my mind is too tired to think of creative solutions for my challenges at work. And I always regret when I lay into my husband from stress. I have found there is one activity that helps reduce all of these cringe-worthy behaviors of mine. It’s something you and I already know we need to do. It’s probably on your to-do list right now. It’s …