perspective

Thank you, Steph Hoeper, for this week’s wisdom. I am grateful for your powerful and insightful perspective as a stay-at-home mom. Sometimes the smallest roles hold the biggest lessons. [...]

Last week, I shared an example of leadership behaviors from an unconventional source – teenagers. Up this week: leadership from the opposite side of the generational spectrum. All of the [...]

Knowing your default settings is a great first step in self-awareness. There are many ways to engage in a conversation about self-awareness, and knowing your default settings is one way to begin [...]

“We cannot choose our external circumstances, but we can always choose how we respond to them” – Epictetus I’m not really a podcast person. I understand the appeal. But I can read much [...]

When life knocks you over, get back up and keep going. My friend, Becky, gave me a t-shirt for Christmas that reminded me of a spill that I took on my bike last summer. You might be thinking, [...]

Use personal effects to increase relatability and drive connection. My travels in 2018 allowed me to spend a day exploring the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. I found the most meaningful part of [...]

An alternative to a New Year’s resolution? Collect data to begin the journey of increased self-awareness. I want to share a quick thought with you as we wrap up 2018. There is likely a temptation [...]

I participated in the 43rd annual Marine Corps Marathon held in Washington, DC, in late October. Aside from the incredibly meaningful experience, I found myself in a unique situation to learn [...]

Reflecting on a difficult time or low point (while not dwelling on it) can offer perspective to you and serve as a connection with others. I believe in the power of positive thinking. And it’s [...]

During the interview process, ask a question or two that will provide some insight into the candidate’s level of grit. Any leader who’s had responsibility in the recruiting process understands [...]