Before I had children, I loved watching CSI Miami. I’m not sure what it was about that show, but it was my DVR binge. One night, I was out walking my dogs and a car slowed down as it drove past me. I saw a group of men inside, looking me up and down, assessing my dogs. Were they protectors that would bare their teeth or goofy companions that would wag their tail? A few …
As you know, challenges are a regular part of work (and life). Challenges are especially prevalent in high-performance leadership and in demanding industries like healthcare and service. Resilience is your ability to recover quickly from challenges. Implement these four resilience-building exercises to make sure you – and your team – are thriving. 1. Shift Your Relationship To Failure. See failure for what it is: a necessary step on your path to success. Failure cannot be avoided and the quicker you embrace …
Last week I wrote to you about the necessity of developing a healthier relationship to your feelings in order to have emotional intelligence and high performance in your life. In order to do this, we need to understand that all feelings are neutral. They are not good or bad; they just are. They are part of the human experience. Sure, we often label feelings like joy, happiness, love, and gratitude as “good” feelings. And feelings …
A part of self-mastery and having the emotional intelligence that is necessary to effectively lead your team, family, and yourself is feeling your feelings. Why is this so important? Well, because our feelings are messengers. They are a communication vehicle to our inner terrain. They help us do more of what makes us feel good, avoid or establish boundaries around what doesn’t, and understand the relationships in our lives. When We Ignore Our Feelings They …
Self-care is not about spending a day at the spa or taking a vacation – though I love both of these activities! You don’t need an entire day or even a whole afternoon free in order to fill your self-care bucket. Self-care is about how you approach every decision you make throughout the day. It’s about the value and worth you give to your time, your health, and your dreams. It doesn’t happen in big chunks …