Recognize the power of mindset. I have written of this before; it is so powerful that it bears repeating. Over the past couple of years, a dear friend lost both of her elderly parents; now … Read More
Creating a Legacy
Closely aligned with your direction, your legacy statement helps define your intentions for your career and overall life. I always envision this quasi-vision as a lighthouse on the edge of a craggy shore. Its light … Read More
Disarming Fear
A formidable impediment to achieving your best as a CEO or leader can be fear. A lack of confidence in one’s own abilities can cause leaders to play small…
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.
Making the Most of Autumn’s New Beginnings
For many of us, September generates feelings of a fresh start and new beginnings more than the new year. It can bring excitement and anticipation or an uncomfortable reminder that there are things you want to change. Here are some actions that will spark your professional success and heighten personal satisfaction.
Stop, Pause, Accelerate
“An unexamined life is not worth living.” – Socrates, Greek philosopher in Athens (469 BC – 399 BC) Over the past two weeks, I spent several hours with over 25 successful senior leaders. I was … Read More
Achieving Top Line Growth
My heart goes out to leaders across the globe. The combination of low commodity prices, increasing minimum wage, higher corporate taxes, greater regulation, historically high supplies of shale gas and oil requires decisive action for … Read More