The Business of Your Health
I have a confession to make. I am a leader, and I’m out of shape. Like ridiculously out of shape. So much so that I’m pretty sure I have a pinched nerve in my lower back. Maybe it’s from two plus...
View ArticleWinning the Battle Against Self Sabotage: How to Kick It to the Curb.
The other day I was working on a new project, and I’d gained some serious momentum. I was proud of myself and probably about 70% done. I put it down to work on something else (I don’t even remember...
View ArticleWhat You Need To Know When Hiring Your Interns
Do you remember your first internship? My first internship was at Simon & Schuster. I was in high school. My internship turned into a part time job. My internship was probably the best thing I...
View ArticleWhy Am I So Afraid To Delegate?
Delegation is NOT for dummies. But you are a dummy if you don’t delegate. I know the word dummy can be quite harsh, but you’re working harder, not smarter when you choose not to delegate. Let’s...
View Article3 Ways To Get Organized Today
Another week begins and finds you staring at “it” again. What’s IT? Your desk. And it’s a mess…again. I see your desk over there, and you should have seen mine just a few weeks ago. The summer is...
View ArticleThe Season Finale: Facing 40!
Oh Hey 40! I sat staring out at the waves crashing against the shore for many days waiting for the right words to come to me to accurately describe what it means to turn 40. You would think this comes...
View ArticleGuilt is Lazy Energy
Lazy Days of…Guilt Listen up friends. If you’ve ever being riddled with guilt so heavy you thought it was going to pull you under — let me share something I read this week that ROCKED my spirit....
View ArticleDon’t waste my time: 3 common hiring time wasters
Some of you are going to give me the side-eye and that’s ok (in advance). Call me obnoxious. Fine. But don’t waste my time calling me into your office to talk when you don’t have a clear sense of why...
View ArticleBack To The Basics
When life gets busy and you get off track — sometimes you need to get back to basics. It’s like when I start a new habit (think starting a new eating plan or changing your sleeping pattern). The first...
View ArticleFALL = (Re) FOCUS
The first day of fall means it’s time to (re) focus. Why? In the summertime months we slow down and enjoy longer days, ocean (or lake) breezes, and long weekends. We eat more ice cream and say yes to...
View ArticleDo You Know Who You Are?
With the last two months of the year careening toward you and your “to-do” list getting longer by the minute, it’s easy to get caught up in the hype of being busy. Do you have a friend who is always...
View ArticleHoliday Joy or Holiday Blues?
This time of year – we are inundated with holiday cheer. The songs (“Let it Snow” by Boyz II Men is my jam), the flavors (peppermint mocha lattes are my go to) , the decorations (this years’ color is...
View ArticleUsing Your Gifts
It happens to the best of us. We doubt ourselves. It starts out innocently enough. We make a mistake. We are embarrassed and annoyed. We (try) and move on. But what happens when you let self doubt and...
View Article4 Reasons to Focus on Leadership in P2P Fundraising
If you’re a nonprofit or other fundraising professional, you might be tempted to handle all of the fundraising of your organization alone. But, let’s be real— you can’t ask and answer your own...
View ArticleThe Looting of My Soul
I will start at the end. All lives will not (really) matter until Black lives Matter. All Lives Matter is like a giant eraser; a thing folx say to remain comfortable at best and neutral at worst while...
View ArticleSuper Leaders Need Love, Too: 3 Hacks To Make It Through Those Not-So-Great Days
If you follow me on Instagram (and if you don’t, let’s make it happen, k?), you know that last week I made the YUGE (not huge, but YUGE!) announcement that I will be speaking on the virtual TEDxWomen...
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