Professional Leadership

From Reaction to Response: Leading With a Compass Word™

There was a season in my professional life when I found myself in a quiet but constant state of frustration. I was working closely with a colleague who was consistently passive-aggressive. The micro-comments, the performative politeness, the strategic delays—it was all there. And at first, I did what most of us are taught to do: stay professional, rise above it, keep the peace. But over time, I noticed something deeper happening. Her behav…

In the intricate tapestry of leadership, one fundamental thread often overlooked is the art of self-leadership. It's a concept that transcends the glossy veneer of success and digs deep into the core of personal development. Effective leadership isn't merely about steering teams through calm waters but, more importantly, about navigating the stormy seas, especially when faced with high-conflict situations at work.

Self-leadership is the cornerstone upon which the edifice of effective leadership…

WHEN YOU THINK YOU'RE RIGHT, DON'T ABANDON KINDNESS

We've all been in situations where we are convinced we are right about something, but in our determination to defend our beliefs, we can be unkind, disrespectful or even hostile. This can be particularly challenging when it comes to discussions about politics, religion, or other sensitive topics. But what happens when you are in the board room or a brain storming session with your team and you feel passionately about something?

Here is the bo…

I'm so excited to announce that in just 12 days, I will be traveling to Florida to spend time with one of the most influential and all-time favorite people in my life...Tony Robbins!!! I'll be attending a live event called Date With Destiny, and I can't describe how excited I am. I've done this event before, but it was 16+ years ago. I was five months pregnant at the time and struggling with morning sickness. I was just in a very different place in my life. I completed almost all of Tony's Maste…

What exactly is anger and why is it such a powerful emotion? The Merriam-Webster dictionary describes anger as a strong feeling of displeasure and usually of antagonism. I've grown to understand that my anger was merely a symptom of something much more powerful, my hurt. As women, we are often the doers, nurturers, and peacemakers. We have long been told that it is our job to please, protect and appease the world. We hold relationships together like it's our job and the most important one we hav…

During 9/11, I had the great fortune of being in Hawaii with Tony Robbins for his Life Mastery event. Ironically, it was scheduled to be Emotional Day. It was 3:00 AM when the phone rang. It was my boyfriend's brother. He said "turn on the TV. There's been a terrorist attack."

I think it's safe to say fear was an issue most people were there to address even before 9/11 happened. But, I don't think anyone could have prepared for what happened that day. Fear, coupled with deep sadness, was visibl…