Self-awareness is key to leadership success. When leaders ask me what is the most important skill to focus on in order to achieve the next promotion or make a larger impact, I tell them self- awareness. Regardless of excellent leadership, visioning and strategic planning expertise, leaders eventually hit a wall when they are lacking in… Read more

This is an excellent read! I love that it touches on the value of autonomy and belonging and their ties to motivation. If you really want to motivate others, this article has a couple of key points. https://learnloft.com/2019/12/10/how-great-leaders-inspire-others-to-movement/

Most of us would claim we lead with empathy and yet not feeling respected or cared about remains a common concern everywhere. It’s as if we are not getting enough of it. Empathy fosters a sense of being known and cared about. Researchers Edward Deci and Rich Ryan reference this experience as Connectedness in their… Read more

We all have moments when we are hit by thoughts and feelings of doubt. That’s normal. Periods of intense and prolonged stress, like a pandemic, can sometimes make thoughts like this more pronounced. One of the most common themes I hear as a coach from women and men alike, is overall just a desire to… Read more