Did you know that ‘busyness” is addictive. It elevates adrenaline, dopamine, and cortisol. These are all chemicals in your brain that heighten your focus, your energy, and your sense of urgency. So, there’s a reason why many of us wait until the last minute to do...
Just do what I say. Taking control, giving orders, and acting as a commander is an essential leadership style … when a crisis is on the line, on the battlefield, in an emergency, etc. Think about it – when a building is on fire or a...
Have you ever experienced a BETTER outcome BECAUSE OF (not in spite of) conflict? One of my favorite strategies I use to make hard conversations much easier is REFRAMING. Instead of seeing conflict as something to avoid … let’s choose to see it as something to embrace....
One signature behavior of emotionally intelligent leaders is inspiration. Those who know me well know that I’m a recovering English teacher with a love for words. The word, “inspire” literally means “to give life.” One of the best ways you can give life is simply to start...
