Last week a client told me she didn’t want to comment on LinkedIn posts because she was afraid of what people would think. This is a fear to which I can definitely relate. I only recently started writing publicly, and it took a while to get over the worry about Read more…
One strained relationship can completely decimate team dynamics. Have you ever had that ONE person that completely rubs you the wrong way? Let me tell you a story of my colleague from years ago; we’ll call her Janice. Janice was a member of the leadership team at a small organization Read more…
I wrote about networking in one of my earliest posts. Since then I have worked with a few clients who are going through career transitions. Some are looking for a new job in the same industry, and others are looking to make a complete shift. In either case, networking is Read more…
What is the most consistent challenge I have experienced over my entire career? Saying yes to too many things. As an individual, and as an organization. At a mission-driven organization, it’s hard to say no. There’s so much good work to do. When a customer, client, or partner presents you Read more…
Accountability is such a critical aspect of a healthy culture. Accountability builds trust, and trust is the foundation for a functional and healthy organization. A few weeks ago I wrote about a vision for an ideal school/organizational culture that included having a culture of accountability. Recalling various discussions with clients Read more…
One of my clients is struggling with a pretty dysfunctional leadership team. It’s a small team, but they have all the classic characters: My client and I have been working through some different approaches, and this week we talked about one of my favorites: a shared learning experience. Sometimes, when Read more…
Here we are. It’s a new year. I’ve got to be honest: I think the whole new years’ resolution thing is overdone. There’s really nothing special about the calendar. There is no magic in the new year, no perfect time to set new goals, to set your intentions. In reality, Read more…
I love reading. I honestly don’t remember when it started. I don’t think I was a huge reader as a kid – maybe just your average reader. The first time I remember getting lost in reading was on our annual summer vacation when my kids were old enough to entertain Read more…
I am trying to listen to more podcasts. Almost every time I listen to one that is recommended to me, I find myself thinking about the content for days to come. It’s not a medium I have incorporated into my regular routine. Then I look at how many podcasts there Read more…
Last week I was working with a client who is a transitioning teacher. We are in the “Focus” stage of our work together, during which I work with clients to develop a clear vision of what they are looking for and to get focused on what matters most. We’ve talked Read more…