One of my favorite leadership books is Extreme Ownership, written by two U.S. Navy SEAL officers who led the Iraq War’s most highly decorated special forces unit. Over and over, they would emphasize the value of SEALs’ processes to accomplish incredibly daunting missions. Yes, any mission or goal requires …
Feeling stuck is a common experience we all face at some point in our lives. Being stuck can be frustrating and demotivating, whether in our careers, relationships, or personal growth. The good news is that there are numerous strategies and techniques to help you break free from the …
Everyone’s ADHD manifests differently. The understanding of ADHD as a whole is important, as are different perspectives on how to best manage ADHD traits that may get in the way. Here are my current Top 10 ADHD books (in no particular order) and a short review of each: …
Navigating the sea of ADHD information can be daunting. Here are some tried-and-true ADHD resources for you to check out. Websites: Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD): The go-to place for support and resources for those affected by ADHD. Rena-Fi: RenaFi provides an academic, research-based practical, financial …
In times of stress, emotional control can get the better of us. What’s important to remember, however, that you, the thinker, is in charge, not the thought or emotion. My go-to suggestion about emotions is this: “Acknowledge all of your emotions, but only empower those that serve you.” You have …
“If only our passion to understand others were as great as our passion to be understood. Were this so, all our apologies would be truly meaningful and healing.” — Harriet Lerner Most of us have been spending a great deal of time together. We are communicating differently than …
Ask nearly anyone that knows me well, and they will tell you that I am big on boundaries. They come up so frequently with my clients that one client, noting a lengthy pause, said: “You’re going to ask me about the B-word, aren’t you?” I love it when my clients …
Social Media can be frustrating and time-consuming! But, from what the experts say, if you aren’t on social media, you are nearly invisible. But, social media options change at lightning speed, and frankly, I can’t keep up, but CoSchedule can. It never ceases to amaze me how quickly …
We all make assumptions. We think we know what’s going on, but we don’t know the whole picture most of the time. Here are some examples of recent client scenarios where asking “What can I possibly be missing?” may have come in handy. Client #1: Wanting to make …
When I start a new coaching engagement, I always ask clients what they want in a coaching partnership. Nearly every time, they are looking for tools, skills, and, most importantly, accountability. Accountability comes in many forms. However, the types of accountability we discuss largely fall into four categories: Punitive, …