Activate Laser-Sharp Focus Through Adversity
It was December 2020. I was in New York City for a long weekend, and after a full day walking around the city enjoying the holiday decorations, we were relaxing in our hotel room watching Shark Tank. I was reflecting on my own business, thinking, “If I was pitching my business to potential investors, would…
5 Key Traits of Courageous Leaders
When you think about the idea of courage, what comes to mind? First, let’s start with the opposite of courage – fear. If we’re not being intentional about choosing courage, the default is fear. When we show up from a place of fear, we introduce many undesirable effects: unwillingness to try new things, apprehensive decision-making,…
Effective Leadership: Quieting the Noise
Anthrax tells us to Bring the Noise. But I’m telling you to quiet it. 🙂 “Noise” is a word used a lot in entrepreneurial circles, referring to the distractions and unnecessary time-sucks we’re inundated with daily. There’s so much inbound it can be overwhelming to sift through it all and what matters most. Overflowing inboxes,…
Rome Wasn’t Built in a Day. You Won’t Be, Either.
You’re doing the work, day after day, month after month, year after year, and wondering when you’re going to see the fruits of your labor. When’s the payoff coming? You might be growing frustrated because you can’t see any actual, tangible results from your efforts. Whether you’re building a business from the ground up, boosting…
Let’s Be Real. Authenticity Wins Every Time
When you live and lead with authenticity, you win. Every. Single. Time. In every area of life. I love seeing my clients winning, and at this point, there isn’t a day that goes by where I don’t see a victory of some kind. Here are just a couple in recent weeks: One client, who started…