Amazing Begins Where Comfortable Ends I recently found myself in Raleigh. Well, that’s what it felt like anyhow. I swear I looked up and said, “WOW I am in Raleigh.” I called home and told my husband, “I am not sure how I got here.” Well, of course I knew how I...
Find Comfort in the Dark Places One of my Founders came to me this week looking to expand upon how he had supported an employee who was struggling with low morale. Primarily, I was so proud of my Founder. He had done so many things right: (1) picking up on the fact...
Before You Speak or Do, THINK For a long time now I have told my CEOs, “Everything you need to know about successful leadership you learned in kindergarten.” Don’t cut the line, wait your turn, take turns, share, use nice words, don’t be a pig, don’t interrupt,...
You Are the Problem; You Are the Opportunity “OMG it has been a week, hasn’t it?!?”, my client Brandon wrote in an email earlier this month. I had sick kid trouble a day or two before and he was working through car trouble the day of his message. I smiled when...
Leadership Without Goodness and Mercy Is a Ship Adrift This morning I thought of something that my closest friend from college used to say, “Alexa, you are the most religious atheist I know.” Kate’s words came back to me when I found myself thinking about...
You Don’t Know and That’s The Truth “I know” is a common refrain among leaders. Leaders like to say it and people like to hear it. It creates a sense of security in both the speaker and the receiver. Saying it feels strong, sure, and...
