Courageous communication is the cornerstone of exceptional leadership. In tough times, it’s leaders who are brave, candid and innovative who steer their company to success. But why do some managers fold in the face of honest and open discussion? Because courageous communication can be a painful and awkward experience. It demands heightened self-awareness, acceptance of […]

What comes to mind when you think of vulnerability?  Strength? Authenticity? Boldness? Courage?  Probably not. Society has long portrayed vulnerability as weakness, unreliability or uncertainty.  Especially in business, where classic leadership is represented by stern, unbending and authoritative experts and vulnerability is grossly undervalued.  Times are changing, as are the verbiage surrounding modern leadership: words […]

Energy is everything.  It’s the difference between cooking your own meals and ordering out, making time for friends and watching TV, completing your tasks for the day and going to bed early… …accomplishing your goals and falling short. With enough energy, nothing is out of your reach. But simply having more energy is easier said […]

Achieve a (nearly) fearless professional & personal life When a child is afraid of the dark, a monster under his or her bed, a trip to the dentist or a thunderstorm, we quickly dismiss their fears as illogical. Illogical fear, however, is not just child’s play. Whether we realize it or not, many of us […]

Do you know yourself? I mean, do you actually know who you are on a deeper level, and how this contributes to how you operate personally and professionally. A powerful first step in personal development is to explore who you are, what drives your actions and know the traits you have in place. If you’re […]