Your brain is processing 400 billion bits of data per second, of which you are only aware of 2,000 of those. Thanks to your reticular activating system (RAS), a bundle of nerves in our brain stems, only the most important information gets through. Your RAS is what...
leadership
This is Killing Your Gross Profit
When working with groups and teams, the framework I use for evaluating and coaching them is The Six Conditions of Team Effectiveness (created by Richard Hackman, Ruth Wageman, and Erin Lehman). One of the outcomes of effective teams is high quality group processes....
Authentic Leadership
‘Who Am I Afraid To Be?’ and Other Questions To Check Your Authenticity As a coach, one of my specialties is coaching high performers on the verge of or experiencing burnout. “Authentic leadership” is one of the most common topics they bring to the table for...
Creating Space For What Is Truly Important
I’ve lived a notoriously over-scheduled life. I value being productive. Last year I learned that in order to contribute in more meaningful ways, I need space to learn, create, relax, think, and meditate. In general, the space allowed new opportunities and ideas to...
Unlocking High Performance with Jason Lauritsen
Work is a relationship. The attributes that drive engagement in the workplace happen to be the same qualities people look for in personal relationships: Feeling valued and cared for. A sense of trust and appreciation. So, what if we treated team members the same way...
15 Professional Development Resources For Over-Extended Leaders
Leaders are busy. Stretched to capacity. Focused on developing their people. So, how can they make sure their own developmental needs are being addressed? The truth is, once we reach a certain milestone in our careers, most of our professional development is...
Are You Stealing Growth Opportunities from the People Around You?
If you’ve ever heard me talk about my clients, you know I’m not shy to profess my deep love and care for them. They all tend to play similar roles in that they are leaders in their lives and work. They boost the people around them. Others look to them for answers and...
Six Habits Successful People Have in Common
I’m still feeling high from the training I hosted for 18 wildly-talented leaders a couple weeks ago. We talked a lot about leadership behaviors and the power of habit. We went deep on the neuroscience of change and the fact that what differentiates us from our...
Common Misconceptions About High-Achieving Introverts
Although I’m not personally an introvert, I know it to be true that introverts have super powers. Major ones! Which is why my podcast co-host, Katie Rasoul, gave a TEDx Talk about high-achieving introverts and how leaders can be more inclusive of introverted leaders...
Your No-Fail Guide to Selecting an Executive Coach
This article was previously published on Forbes. We’ve all had coaches (mostly from childhood sports). Just because you “grow up” and enter the professional world doesn’t mean you should ever stop searching for the right coach, especially as an executive. But first,...