My Thoughts

Absence of Healthy Boundaries

If I asked you the following question, what would your answer be?Are you solely responsible and accountable for your

A High-Ground Leader

What draws people to follow a leader?

Is it charisma, intellect, or notable accomplishments?

Or perhaps persuasive skills or

An Authentic Person

How would you define an authentic person?

How closely would you say your life aligns with your definition?

Would those who

Anchoring Your Life

How do you determine what matters most in your life?

It’s a question that’s easy to overlook - and

Asking the Right Question

When was the last time you had an "Aha" moment?

Meaning the light bulb suddenly went off in your

A True Leader

How would you know if someone is a true leader?

I guess that would depend on your definition.

And

Authentic Gratitude

As Thanksgiving approaches, I find myself reflecting on the difference between the holiday itself and the simple act of

Awareness

There’s a human capability we use every waking moment of every day, yet hardly ever notice. It influences how we

Balancing the Scales in Life

Do you need more balance in your life?

To clarify this, I am talking about the balance between your

Breaking the Cycle

Do you ever stop and reflect on the past week, month, or year, only to find yourself in much the

Building a Bridge

So, how do you handle a relational "stand-off" situation with an essential person in your work sphere  - maybe

Burdens That Bind and Blind Us

In coaching conversations, when clients haven’t yet identified a focus for our meeting, I often ask a simple but revealing

Discovering Your Giftedness

Have you ever felt you might be on the wrong path in your career or life?

Something has been gnawing

Examine the Wake

Do you instinctively trust people?

Conversely, do you find it difficult to trust others, even those close to you?

Expectations and Reality

Have you ever considered the extent to which expectations, in a general sense, impact your life – your thoughts,

Facing Change Head-On

It seems inevitable – just when we finally get comfortable with something or someone or feel life is going

Having All the Answers

Have you ever encountered someone who always seems to think they have all the answers or always needs to

Humility in Life and Leadership

As we move into a new year, I’ve noticed that some people choose a single “word” to guide the

Lead With Curiosity, Not Judgment

One important lesson I found confusing when I was young, but came to understand and accept, is that life

Listening: Leading with Your Ears

What does it feel like when someone truly listens to you?

Not just hears you, but really listens -

Living from the Outside In

How do you define success? Is it by what you achieve, what you own, the title or credentials you

Living in the "What Has Been"

Are you, or have you ever experienced, living in the "what has been?" Sounds kind of strange - doesn't

Living Whole in a Fragmented World

Life is simpler when we’re very young - or at least it seems that way in hindsight. Our early

Mindset - Manually Adjust Your Focus

Have you ever reflected on your past and wondered which key factors contributed most to achieving your goals or

On Point

Do you sometimes have difficulty grasping something important when faced with a challenge, problem or issue, even though it

Our Behavior Speaks for Itself

Have you ever been puzzled or frustrated by someone's behavior and wondered, "Who is this person, really?"

Based on

Our Habits Can Work For or Against Us

Do you intentionally choose your habits, or do they quietly choose you by default?

At first glance, this may

Pain Points with a Purpose

What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you think of pain?

For me, three distinct experiences stand

Persuasion

What goes through your mind when someone is attempting to persuade you?

I find that my awareness sharpens. It's instinctive

Principles Versus Preferences

What drives your decision-making process – your principles or preferences?

By preferences, I mean personally liking one thing, person,

Reaching Your Full Potential

What keeps people from reaching their full potential? Many assume it’s a lack of commitment, effort, or opportunity. I

Rough Around the Edges

Have you ever missed out on a future top performer, manager or leader because you failed to recognize their

Sacrifice

Why success requires sacrifice - and how misaligned sacrifice can cost more than we realize A young aspiring entrepreneur once

Self-Limiting Beliefs

Self-limiting beliefs cause us to doubt ourselves when what we should be doubting is the belief itself.

Have you

Set in Your Ways

Have you ever known someone "set in their ways?" Meaning someone who will not consider changing or trying something

Standing Firm: Resilience

In simple terms, resilience is the ability to bounce back from difficult experiences. It's recalibrating your mindset, emotions, and

Stuck

I often hear this conditional clause from those who think all of their problems could be solved “if only”

Success is Intentional

The first statement reflects my attempt to refine the theme for this article, which focuses on the impact of

Take the Next Step

What drives you to take the next step in a tough situation?

What fuels your desire and motivation to

The Burden of Tough Decisions

Have you ever felt isolated and alone when faced with sole responsibility for making tough decisions?

As a leader at

The Essential Nature of Understanding

When was the last time you experienced someone solely focused on understanding you and your view of the world

The Power of Perspective

Do you know people who tend to see things through a singular subjective lens and have difficulty entertaining differing

The Power to Act Comes from Within

How do you motivate yourself to take action?

What do you do when you are somewhat hesitant or unable

The Problem Beneath the Problem

Life can be hard. Anyone who has experienced loss, disappointment, failure, betrayal, health challenges, financial strain, or relational tension understands

The Small Things

What is the key difference between those who achieve the "big things" and those who don't?

As I considered

This Year, I Will

How many times in the past, including at the beginning of this new year, have you said that to

Thoughtful Action

Wouldn't it be great if we could sometimes hit the rewind button and get a "do-over" when we haven't

Transformative Power of Our Thoughts

Have you ever considered the importance of "how you think" - your thoughts, thought patterns and processes and their

True Influence is Trust Earned

Who would you say have been the most influential people in your life? When I reflect on this question, specific

Truth and Reality

As I look back on life, much has changed - some for the better, some for the worse. The