When we are in the midst of an argument or debate, or any situation that warrants peak performance, we are not in the best place to see through the situation because we are in it.  In order to get unstuck from competition and set a clear direction, we need to become bigger than any one [...]

The recent television coverage of the Oscars Award Ceremony included sarcastic humor and an opening skit like a self-fulfilling prophecy predicting the show would be one of the worst recorded – which on many accounts it was.  Leadership is not restricted to skills or abilities.  It includes a consciousness, an invisible and carefully maintained ability, [...]

Can you provide too much service?  Yes, for if not done within the context of those wanting to be served, you can overstep your bounds.  Paying attention to the actual need as opposed to satisfying your need to be needed is the catch, along with first being in service to yourself (and handling imbalances along [...]

Organizational culture is not truly defined by values and beliefs (what we want them to be), but rather is a result of people’s behaviors when in relationship to execute desired results.  In the context of what needs to be accomplished, what are the necessary roles and habits that set up how people work and function [...]

With the business world demanding more and more of us, how do we become more kind, nurturing, forgiving and supportive of ourselves, so we can be more of who we really want to be?  This requires a mindset change to not necessarily do what we like to do all the time, but mindfully choose what [...]

When we are unsure of what to do next, wondering is so much less stressful than worrying and cranking ourselves into a potentially directionless doing mode.  If business slows down or projects do not meet our expectations and a break in the action unfolds, be wary of your safety mechanism of worrying kicking in.  Instead, [...]

Confusion can flip on like a defense mechanism when we are afraid of change, automatically shutting us down.  Slow down, relax, acknowledge we do not have to get everything right the first time, and ask for help. Sometimes we really are confused and not clear about information we need; but be wary of hiding or [...]

While quite often we measure progress in terms of how we contribute to other people’s lives, it is so very important to acknowledge our own progress – even getting through the day – by saying “Thank You!” for all our efforts and the compound learning.  What did I do well and how can I do [...]

It is so important to quiet ourselves and listen, particularly during episodes of chaos, disappointment or fear.  We need to be wary of how our thinking mind dominates and pushes us to problem solve.  Take a step back and acknowledge your emotional drivers and keep reactive voices at bay.  Stay open to different approaches to [...]

A competitive world is opening up new opportunities and challenges to all of us. One of the most powerful levers of accountability that transcends nationality or culture is cross-functional teaming – our getting beyond the silos that we live in (organizationally and personally) which we may or may not even realize are minimizing our effectiveness. [...]