The seasons are changing, leaves are falling, and cooler weather is in the air (in some places). Rosh Hashanah rings in the Jewish New Year and for many of us, it’s a time of transition, shedding the old and looking forward. What will we release? What will
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I recently lost a cherished friend, mentor, co-conspirator, wise woman, and bright light in my life. Thelma was 96 (40 years my senior), and she lived a bold, beautiful life. She loved family, sought beauty in all ways possible, and was so deeply spiritual her life was
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Many believe that servant leadership is the ideal approach. However, “leader as coach” can be even more effective in fostering growth and accountability within teams and leaders. Both styles shift away from the outdated command-and-control model, where managers are seen as all-knowing, and instead move organizations toward
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A few weeks ago, I had the sweet opportunity to go fishing with my Dad, brother, and two nephews. They are all experienced fly fishermen, and I am not. In other words, not a comfort zone for me. Getting awkward and uncomfortable – was awkward and uncomfortable! As
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She let go.She let go. Without a thought or a word, she let go.She let go of the fear.She let go of the judgments.She let go of the confluence of opinions swarming around her head.She let go of the committee of indecision within her.She let go of
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I’ve been reading Tao Te Ching, a 3,000-year-old ancient Chinese text authored by Lao Tzu. It’s a concise compilation of verses offering insights on living a balanced and harmonious life, emphasizing the importance of simplicity, humility, and the interconnectedness of all things. This content is meant to
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I recently returned from two weeks of international traveling without our children. I learned the following nine lessons of traveling.
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Last year I attended a coaching intensive with 10 extraordinary leaders from around the world. We visited a wolf sanctuary in the mountains of the Los Angeles National Forest called the Wolf Connection. There we spent hours experiencing and observing rescued wolves in their natural ecosystem. I
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“Wow! I never looked at it like that.” “I really appreciate having a third party point of view.“ “OH! I now see what you mean.“ “I love how you reflect back what I’m saying.” “You helped me see how I engaged with my team and how to
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Have you noticed when you encounter a child and acknowledge their remarkable-ness, such as their smile, shoes, dinosaur shirt, hard work, or kindness, they light up? Guess what? It works for adults too. We often walk through our lives bumping into each other without truly SEEING one
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