Thanksgiving Grace and Grappling: Growing Beyond Easy
Today I offer my grace of thanksgiving for all that I have been given. I also whisper a humble grace for the messy work that is helping me to become. May you too be blessed in your grappling this Thanksgiving. “Cultivate the habit of being grateful for every good...
Grateful Gone Missing? In Search of Gratitude
This month many folks I know are participating in the Facebook Daily Gratitude Challenge. They are posting “something for which they are truly grateful” each day. My friend Lisa wrote, “I am grateful for gratitude.” Ah, I thought, now that is something to...
Kid’s Books on Leadership For the Older Crowd: Insights from India
Thanks for joining in for our continued Saturday series on developing leadership in kids. Today’s post builds on the exploration of Children’s Books on Leadership. On Monday, we return to our normal leadership fare. A guest post from Sandhya Varadharajan,...
Talent Timeout: Sharing Your Hidden Talents
He trembled a bit as he approached the microphone. His thoughts crystalized into a profound truth. Just a statement. He had no ask. He didn’t elaborate on such talents. He sat down. I felt tears well up for this man about whom I knew so little. Sure his story is...
Create a Life Map: How to Make 2013 A Great Year
A Guest Post by Steve Van Remortel, Author of Stop Selling Vanilla Icecream How to Make 2013 A Great Year: Start Today! As we approach 2013 I challenge you to make it a great year. I want to give you one simple tool to help you become better in all the areas of your...
The Power of Always: Making Commitments You Can Keep
I will always brush my teeth before I go to bed. That’s pretty easy. I will always exercise at least 5 times a week. Unless, I get stuck in the airport, my kid gets sick, there’s a hurricane, A bit harder. As leaders we have long lists of intentions. We do...
Hot Mess Leadership: When Image Becomes Dangerous
The term”hot mess” typically refers to someone disheveled on the outside with some redeeming qualities on the inside. Urban dictionary defines a “hot mess” as ” when one’s thought or appearance are in a state of disarray, but they...
Leadership for Kids: A Great Way To Teach Your Kids About Leadership
What Does Your Mommy Do? I have never had one of those jobs they sing about on Sesame Street. As with most of us, the roles I have assumed over the years are hard to explain. But if you ask my kids what I do, they have a short answer, “my mom is a leader.”...
