Tibetan monks create mandalas, beautiful colourful vibrant pictures. They’re usually circular and crafted from small, multi-coloured pieces of sand. Several monks, possibly four or five, work together at one time creating the mandala on a … Read More
Diversity: Creating a Beautiful Symphony
Our house is filled with fun chaos and noise as seven family members are visiting us this week. They range from 2 to 47 and so there are lots of differing games, food choices, sleep schedules, … Read More
360 Degree Leaders: Profits, Passion and Principles
In my book, 360 Degree CEO, I highlight CEOs that generate profits while living with passion and principles. Earlier in my career, I witnessed a hallmark of a 360 degree leader or CEO. I was … Read More
Accountable Leaders Foster Creativity
In my book, Feet to the Fire, I discuss the different facets of leadership and how to successfully navigate a variety of challenges. We explore what it means to model personal accountability and how to hold others to account.
One facet of leadership is productivity. Harnessing productivity is key to achieving the important balance of structure and efficiency. Done right, you and your team can take much more control over your time and achieve more in fewer hours.
Remembering the Power of Our Connections
I am in love with my partner. I am not referring to my husband of over 30 years although I love him lots and he is the one I lean on the most. I am referring to my smartphone…
Work Less: Compress Your Schedule and Free Your Creativity
When we work many hours and think, “I just need to send one more email or I just need to make one more phone call,” we drift through our days in a way that is less powerful.
The Ability to Lead from Summit or Basecamp
A skilled leader stands at the summit and inspires others to traverse what may be a treacherous path to join him or her. He or she identifies the obstacles that may be encountered along the trail while providing encouragement and a sense of urgency…
How We are Educated
This past weekend I devoured educated by Tara Westover. Her memoir is a compelling example of the indomitable nature of the human spirit. I reflected on friends who are or have struggled with serious illnesses. I thought of my clients, all of whom have faced business challenges, economic influences, challenging relationships with their board or their boss, moments of self-doubt or taking difficult decisions, particularly those affecting people when required.
The Case for Working Less
We are a society of achievers and strivers and workaholics. Social media actually has made it even worse as it has created more transparency and a perceived need to be “always on.”
I say work less.
Accountability: Following an Annual Succession Process
Larry Fink, CEO of BlackRock and I are completely aligned on creating accountable practices for talent development. BlackRock follows an annual succession process as outlined in my book Feet to the Fire. This process is scalable and as effective for a small not-for-profit as it is for a multi-billion dollar conglomerate.