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How to Navigate Chaos and Find Solid Ground

It's 2:37 AM on a Tuesday and here I am, staring at my ceiling remembering not long ago a time when I was thinking...

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My Love Letter to Solitude and Technology an Introverts Guide to Thriving with AI

Honestly after just over five decades on this planet, and many of them in the corporate world, I've grown quite...

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How to Journey Through Change

You know that uneasy feeling in your gut when everything starts shifting around you? There had been many times in my...

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Reflection and Setting Intentions: Navigating the Overwhelm of a New Year

As the clock strikes midnight and we say goodbye to another year, something magical happens. It feels like we get a...

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What I Got Wrong About Getting My Boss's Attention (And What Actually Works)

Earlier this year, I sat with a colleague who was ready to quit. Let's call her Pam.

She'd been working so hard on a...

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The Change Leader's Simple Clarity Framework: Four Questions That Cut Through Chaos

Anyone who’s been involved in change in a large organization knows that complexity is not just common but...

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From Setback to Strength: A Leadership Coach's Guide to Resilient Growth

 

There's something magical about early morning reflection time. Today, as I sit with my steaming cup of coffee...

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Stop Swimming Against the Current - Why Problem-Focused Thinking Leaves You Exhausted

It’s amazing what happens when you stop swimming against the current and start going with the flow. I’m...

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How to Get Leadership Buy-In for Building Change Capability (Without Losing Your Mind)

Ah…leadership buy-in to add resources and capability... It often feels just out of reach. If you've ever tried...

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Treading Water Isn't the Same as Making Waves: What two decades of leading change taught me about strategic impact

I remember the exact moment I realized I was treading water in my career. I was sitting in my office and it was late...

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Five Steps to Remaining Calm in the Middle of Chaos

For many of us when we find ourselves in a fast-paced, chaotic environment or situation we suddenly...

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Unsung Heroes: The Veterans Who Shaped Our Lives and Continue to Inspire Generations

This Veterans Day, I wanted to take a moment to honor the memory of my step-father, Alan Jones, a Vietnam veteran who...

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