What we consume impacts who we become and the choices we make. We either have what I call a “Murky Mindset” that adds negativity to our life or a “Success Mindset” that sets us up to thrive as leaders at work + home. Since I’m an information junkie who geeks out on all things emotional intelligence, leadership, and personal development, I share what I’m loving with you each month in our EQ Explorations Newsletter. Enjoy, and …
One of my yoga teachers is a huge Dave Matthews Band fan. One year, her husband got her front-row tickets to see DMB. Being the wise yogi she is, she spent an afternoon creating a bright, glittery sign that read, “May I meet you, Dave?” As Dave came onto the stage to introduce the opening band, she held up her sign with proud arms, put a bold smile on her face, and communicated her request. …
What do you do that’s just for you? That fills your cup so you can pour into others? (I don’t need to tell you that as a leader you constantly have to pour into others.) What do you do for yourself that’s simply for the pleasure of joy & experience & creativity? I get hung up on this often. Being driven & in the pursuit of big goals keeps me on the regimented “doing” path. …
“How can I help my team increase their self-awareness?” This was the most common question I got while at the CMAA World Conference in Vegas earlier this month. (Well, besides the question: “Have you done anything for fun while in Vegas!?” The answer is yes, btw, I saw Cirque du Soleil’s Michael Jackson One and it was off the charts! People moonwalking up the side wall, zombies dropping down from the ceiling to Thriller, and …
I felt pretty good about myself – slightly cocky, even – until I heard my husband explaining my reaction to the way the dishwasher was loaded to our couple’s therapist. With a sheepish smile, I sank lower in my chair. If I were a blusher, my cheeks would have turned as pink as my Kate Spade reading glasses. Having another person witness my behavior, even through story, brought more awareness to my reactions – and …