A curated resource, not just a group of posts
An evergreen library of articles and insights
Resources to help you feel invited, engaged, respected, and seen – foundations that pave the way for future results.
Per Michelle: one or two lines about the articles and insights that live here (leadership presence, the inner work of leading, seasonal reflection), so it reads as a curated resource, not just a group of articles.
So You Need to Be More Strategic?
Leaders often get feedback that they need to be more strategic and it stumps them, especially when they don’t hold an executive position. They think strategy has to do with the vision and goals set forth in the 10 year plan or outlined in the company’s annual report.
But, what thinking strategically really means is broadening your view and looking beyond the immediate.
Slow Down by Looking Up
So many times, we just keep rolling along in our days, moving from task to task with our heads down or our gaze fixed upon what’s immediately in front of us. As a result, we miss opportunities to see incredible beauty, find inspiration or humor or just catch our breath.
Leadership Tips from a Tree
As a coach, I’m on the look-out for simple reminders that help leaders stop and reflect easily and routinely. I especially like “Advice from a Tree” by Ilan Shamir, because it’s tied to the outdoors and provides a great visual. This excerpt from his poem is one of many he’s written based on the wisdom and beauty he sees and hears in nature.
What Can Crayons Teach Us as Leaders?
I don’t know about you but I love crayons and the possibilities they present. One great children’s book that continues to surprise and delight my three great nephews, The Day the Crayons Quit by Drew Daywalt, has been on the best sellers list for 200+ weeks. It’s a creative take on crayons that makes you laugh and consider different perspectives.