Smart people tend to want to prove themselves by accomplishing a lot within a short period of time. In holding our feet to the fire, we also tend to be extremely hard on ourselves. For many, there seems to be a deeply rooted belief that in order to be a highly successful leader, continual stress […]
The achievements of John D. Rockefeller, Thomas Edison, Ernest Hemingway, and Marie Curie are well-known to many of us. As diverse as their careers may be, they shared a common practice: journaling. While writing down their thoughts, visions, and desires, they chronicled their journey through life. Today, we can read through their written history and […]
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 […]
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 […]
