The huge, old oak tree across the street from my window was cut down and removed last week. This tree, and most in our neighborhood, survived many decades of storms and hurricanes, standing tall and graceful. My heart ached as I watched its limbs cut off, then its big, strong trunk cut down. I can’t
My motto for fixing just about everything is: Shut it down, unplug at the wall, spin around 3 times (or just leave it alone for a few minutes). Then plug back in. It works for electronics and it works for people, too. The spinning always brings a smile. I was reminded of this while talking
We all have the opportunity to grow each day in some way. Small steps lead to big change… within you and around you. This past week I talked with a few coaching clients who had, at their core, a similar concern – frustration with what’s next. They want to grow and be viewed as capable
You never know how much your input in a meeting might impact your future. Leslie has learned to trust her instincts. She’s a listener, a questioner, a seeker of the best route forward by lifting the thinking and actions of others. In a meeting about a major customer’s problem and what could be done to
I know a leader who used the “kaizen” method years ago to grow her team, her firm, her brand into one of the top firms in Orlando. When I read about kaizen again last week, I thought I’d share it with you. What is it? Very small, incremental changes lead to significant results in your
