Our guest this week has found a way to successfully earn a living AND serve others at the same time. Author, TV Show Creator and Songwriter Lisa Caprelli left a thriving marketing business to follow her passion and fulfill h…
What we intend isn’t always what happens. But what with do with that unexpected outcome is what matters. If we justify or explain, we ignore or negate how our actions have impacted others and we have a hard time processing …
Sometimes we can plan ourselves right into failure. Why? Because we get so caught up in making sure the plan is perfect and all-encompassing that we have a hard time letting go. Instead of giving ourselves the grace of knowi…
Having and showing emotion is not a bad thing. Emotions are a part of being human. It is only when those emotions lead us to feelings of constant persecution that they become a challenge. Not every “no” is a judgment of your…
Sometimes the bravest thing we can do when we’re taking those first steps in our journey is to keep going. Kyndra Crump, a comedian and instagram show host is getting ready to head back to college to pursue another dream. We…
The thing about being “busy” is it keeps you from being still. And if you are never still, you can’t hear the message you really need to hear. The busyness can keep us in action and in frustration because we are busy and act…
The real meaning of transparency. Getting deep into your own self-awareness so you can meet people where they are. Being HUMAN-CENTERED not just profit-driven. It’s all here in this discussion with Céline Williams! Knowing h…
Why do we take ourselves out of the running before we even start? What is it about us that makes us unsuitable for that thing we are pursuing? NOTHING. The problem is that we don’t take the time to review, understand, evalua…
Not only does Tobi help businesses “find their soul” though their message, but she has found her own. After a life-threatening allergic reaction, she realized that she has been doing things – good things – but they were not …
Here’s the bottomline: if you wake up another day, you have another opportunity to pursue the thing you are pursuing. Sometimes, things go away or a dream dies. But sometimes, they’re just hibernating and recovering from som…
They say “your vibe attracts your tribe.” But do we ever think about how our behaviors not only impact, but can create the culture of our organization, team, and relationships? People listen to what you say, but they believe…
This week, I’m giving myself a little grace by giving myself permission to pause. And this episode just so happens to tie into this weeks radio show on grace, forgiveness and love. Enjoy! Not everyone’s “hustle” is the same;…
Change is difficult. It’s difficult because we get comfortable with the familiar. That doesn’t mean the familiar is good, the familiar is just familiar. We know what to expect so we know how to respond. But to get to the exc…
Just pick one thing. Just one! It is so easy to get overwhelmed with all the things on our to do list. But just pick one. The same goes for your teams. When there are too many objectives, none of them gets the necessary atte…
Does more, harder, faster always equal better? That was my question when I read an article about “CrossFit” Leadership style that is showing up in business. To be sure, there is much to be learned from how one prepares in th…
You gotta read this book! But you need to be ready. David Goggins is non-judgmental, but he is also crystal clear about personal accountability in the quest for excellence and achievement. Words matter. Mindset matters. Clar…
When it is really noisy, it is important to get simple to get clear. Often, we are subjected to these elaborate processes to determine our strategies and goals. But that is just form over substance. It is really quite simple…
It is not easy to wade through the chaos if your mind isn’t clear. In order to lead others and manage your own style, you have to be clear on who you are, where you are, what you want, and what you need to get there. Once yo…
At the root of unmet expectations is a failure to communicate clearly. Communication requires the desire and the willingness to listen and understand the other person’s perspective. It is also a willingness to modify words, …
Is making a pivot a requirement? Or can we methodically evaluate and then decide? I would argue that it’s the latter. The “pivot” has become the action of choice lately, but that negates the fact that initial action and dire…
Those from whom nothing is expected cannot disappoint abundantly. This statement blew my mind. Why? Because it spoke simply and clearly to the FREEDOM that can be had when no one expects anything from us. Of course, the free…
Being disciplined really can suck. But it doesn’t have to if we change our perspective from what we are “supposed” to do to what we learn from whatever we are doing. Then we take that learning to inform our actions to get to…
