In the ten years since Dr. Atul Gawande published The Checklist Manifesto, the use of checklists has proliferated in fields from medicine to investing. Gawande, a surgeon, made a particular focus on... read more →
You have more control over stress than you think. That is the message I would like to leave you with as we conclude Stress Awareness Month. No, we do not always... read more →
An executive wellness coach is often misconstrued as a combination of a health and fitness coach who tells you to eat more broccoli and exercise regularly. However, health and fitness... read more →
It is that time of year when many of us attend holiday parties and celebrate with colleagues and loved ones while eating and drinking to excess and spending too much money. The... read more →
Gratitude is the gift that keeps on giving. Giving thanks throughout your organization is not only noble—it is smart. Mindful business leaders who are wise and generous enough to make... read more →
I understand why people talk about work-life balance. However, work-life balance is a weak attempt to help us lead happier and more fulfilling lives. I respect the intentions but disagree... read more →
Articles and keynotes about the importance of empathy and compassion are common in the business world these days. Those qualities are universally acknowledged to be essential in building a winning... read more →
In a business landscape where volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity (“VUCA”) is a fact of life, we need to be nimble, flexible and adaptable. We need to be agile. The key... read more →
I often tell my clients that a daily practice of self-reflection strengthens self-awareness and will enable them to make better choices. Leaders who work with me to shape and commit... read more →
If you were an electrician or a carpenter, you would have a toolbox full of the tools you need to do your job. You might have a favorite tool, but... read more →
Entrepreneurs seek success at the cost of getting sucked into working 12 to 16-hour days (with the majority of the hours connected to their phone and computers). They find themselves... read more →