Meeting Summary
Theme: Holistic Health in Leadership
Holistic health in leadership recognizes that your physical, mental, and emotional well-being are not “personal extras” — they are the foundation of…
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Where Have Our Leaders Gone?
Leaders: Something Feels Deeply Unsettled in Our Society Today. You can hear it in conversations at work, see it in headlines, and…
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Leadership Fatigue Is Real — But So Is the Opportunity
Lately, I’ve been having a lot of conversations with fellow business owners and leaders who are just flat-out tired. Burned out. Numb…
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Brain Rules
"Brain Rules" by John Medina provides valuable insights into how the brain works and offers practical advice for enhancing cognitive function and…
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5 Ways Leaders Accidentally Stress Out Their Employees
Decades of scientific research show that stress and anxiety are prevalent problems at work, contributing to deficits in employee morale, well-being, and productivity. While…
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The Hidden Toll of Microstress
Microstresses are small moments of stress that seem manageable on their own — think a vague, worrying text from your teen flashing…
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Leading an Exhausted Workforce
Everyone is exhausted. People are coping with collective grief and trauma on a global scale, which means leaders have to learn and…
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Managing Anger, Frustration, and Resentment on Your Team
Anger and resentment across your team can make an already stressful leadership job feel worse. But how you respond to your employees’…
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How to Lead When Your Team Is Exhausted — and You Are, Too
As we head into the second wave of Covid-19, you and your team may be feeling foggy, cranky, and fatigued. The adrenaline…
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What the US Army can teach us about building resilient teams
When I started my own business, I wanted to be a pioneer. I wanted to be at the forefront of creating something…
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Fight the fatigue that’s killing your team’s productivity
In the past six months, I have been inundated with requests from leaders about how to increase motivation in themselves and their…
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5 Mistakes We Make When We’re Overwhelmed
When we’re overwhelmed during busy and challenging times, the way we react can actually make things worse. By being aware of the…
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Leadership Influence: Controlling Emotional Contagion
Employees are not emotional islands. Rather, they continuously spread their own moods and receive and are influenced by others’ moods, a phenomenon…
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How To Turn Everyday Stress Into ‘Optimal Stress’
Managed well, stress can be an ally rather than an enemy. Here’s how to use it to your advantage.
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Anxiety Is Contagious. Here’s How to Contain It.
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Things Can Unravel Quickly
Things can unravel quickly. This is an unfortunate reality of life. Friendships built over a lifetime, partnerships forged through sustained effort, and…
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Leadership Thought #202 – Do You Always Wait Until The Last Minute?
I have heard many leaders tell me they always wait to do something until the last minute because they perform best under…
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Leadership Thought #486 – Be Wary of Angry People
Whenever you get a disproportionately angry response from someone, there is usually something else deeper going on. People don’t normally go from…
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Leadership Thought #437 – Why Can’t You Sleep?
The brain is a powerful and complex organ, often referred to as the muscle of thought. You cannot ignore it for an…
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Leadership Thought #411 – Leaders Should Embrace The Challenge
Leadership can be hard, challenging and humbling, but it should also be fun and rewarding. It should give you energy not just…
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Leadership Thought #379 – How Do You Handle Adversity?
It's amazing how many of us stress over trivial things. It is as if we believe the world exists to make us…
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Leadership Thought #363 – Patience Can Be a Good Thing
I would have to say that I tend to be an impatient person, but I am constantly working on improving in this…
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Leadership Thought #339 – Use Your Time Well
Time is limited. We all know this fact, yet many of us still manage our time poorly. Two of the biggest complaints I…
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Leadership Thought #337 – Don’t Spend Time Tossing and Turning in Bed
I have always envied people with no problems sleeping, although this number is small, especially as you age. My sister used to…
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Leadership Thought #332 – Lighten Up
When was the last time you had fun at work and truly enjoyed yourself? Are you able to laugh at the absurd…
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Leadership Thought #327 – Avoid What’s Not Good For You
I am not saying that everything should feel good. Life does involve a certain amount of stress, hard work, and sacrifice. However,…
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Leadership Thought #284 – How Do You End Your Day?
Ideally a person would want to use their time well and be highly productive and effective. They wouldn't get easily distracted or…
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Leadership Thought #280 – Tips/Tactics To Help You When You Are Feeling Overwhelmed
We all get overwhelmed at times. It is just part of life. Sometimes there is just too much to do and not…
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Leadership Thought #256 – Don’t Ignore The Danger Signs
Do not ignore danger signs with your body, your relationships, or your work. If something doesn't feel right, then have it checked…
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Leadership Thought #234 – Are You Spread Too Thin?
I have often heard the saying, "If you want something done, give it to a busy person." Some people seem hardwired to…