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 …
In honor of Mother’s Day this past Sunday, I wanted to share 6 surprising – and powerful – emotional intelligence leadership lessons I’ve learned being a mom. Can you relate to any of these? 1) Fear and shaming might garner compliance in the short term, but leads to apathy or power struggles in the long term. 2) When my child triggers me, it’s an arrow towards work I still need to do for my inner world. …
Have you ever walked into the office and felt a tense undercurrent in the air? Gossip, those whispered conversations, speculative rumors, or complaints about others, can be the culprit behind a strained company culture. While it might seem harmless, gossip can erode trust, damage morale, and ultimately hinder productivity. Here are three ways to shut down gossip in your organization and create a more open and collaborative work environment: What other strategies do you use …
What do you do that’s just for you? That fills your cup so you can pour into others? (I don’t need to tell you that as a leader you constantly have to pour into others.) What do you do for yourself that’s simply for the pleasure of joy & experience & creativity? I get hung up on this often. Being driven & in the pursuit of big goals keeps me on the regimented “doing” path. …
“How can I help my team increase their self-awareness?” This was the most common question I got while at the CMAA World Conference in Vegas earlier this month. (Well, besides the question: “Have you done anything for fun while in Vegas!?” The answer is yes, btw, I saw Cirque du Soleil’s Michael Jackson One and it was off the charts! People moonwalking up the side wall, zombies dropping down from the ceiling to Thriller, and …