We all have a part of ourselves that is brave and enjoys trying new things. And a part of ourselves that fears uncertainty and would rather not be vulnerable and expose ourselves to embarrassment or humiliation or boredom or just the uncomfortableness that is required to do something new – even if it’s fun or would enhance our career! Which part should we listen to? As a joy seeker who wants to squeeze out as …
You’re constantly pouring into others – your team, your family, your members, clients, customers, your friends, our community. You’re always filling someone else’s cup. But who is pouring into you? Your ability to perform and please others has gotten you here. But what is this “here” place you’ve arrived at? Is it joy? Is it meaning? Is it peace and freedom? If you’re like me and a lot of the clients I work with, your …
What we consume impacts who we become and the choices we make. We either have what I call a “Murky Mindset” that adds negativity to our life or a “Success Mindset” that sets us up to thrive as leaders at work + home. Since I’m an information junkie who geeks out on all things emotional intelligence, leadership, and personal development, I share what I’m loving with you each month in our EQ Explorations Newsletter. Enjoy, and …
Why is it that some executives are productive and successful at work, spend quality time with their children, enjoy dinners or date nights with their partners, and even have ample time for exercise, girls’ nights out, and sleep… While so many others don’t? Those with a high performance, productive, meaningful life know how to schedule their day for success, to get the most out of the 24 hours that each and everyone of us is …
When I was in high school my dear friend Kelly called me “Dr. Love.” We’d drive around the gravel back roads of farm country Minnesota every Sunday afternoon and talk about life, but mostly, love. I’d share my thoughts on her relationships (which I think is hilarious now since I was almost exclusively single most of my high school years). But she appreciated it, and we had fun and our friendship grew close that way. …