Why Every Leader Needs to Set (& Keep) Boundaries
Without boundaries, we lose ourselves. Boundaries are like guideposts on the road. Each one we set for ourselves directs us in a specific direction. Just as a road sign says, “no U-turn” or “no detours,” our personal boundaries dictate what is – and is not – acceptable. Admittedly, boundaries are tough. We want to do […]
Servant Leadership: Servant First, Leader Second
It was with great joy that I recently learned that my client, the UN World Food Program (WFP), just won the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize. I have had the honor of being the Executive Coach to more than a dozen of the leaders in this organization for several years now. The largest humanitarian organization in […]
For Effective Leadership Amid COVID-19, Strengthen the Gratitude Muscle
In striving for strong leadership, there’s a plethora of books, seminars and workshops for guidance explaining just what makes up an impactful leader. Yet, oftentimes the simplest strategies can be overlooked. Like practicing gratitude. It’s powerful. The Many Benefits of Being Grateful According to Star Dargin, author of Leading with Gratitude: 21st Century Solutions to […]
Leading Through Grief in a Post COVID World
During the 1950s, Harry Levinson said “all change is loss, and loss must be mourned.” The economic losses caused by COVID-19 have brought harsh realities: layoffs turning into terminations and financial limbo becoming the norm for many. Yet, there are losses that lie deeper than financial calamities. The losses vary in their scope and depth: […]