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Motivation is defined as, “the general desire or willingness of someone to do something.” It’s the force that drives us to perform, advance, and ultimately succeed. Motivation may come easy for some, but for others it takes conscious effort. This does not reflect laziness or a lack of ambition, but rather the importance of recognizing…

Have you ever found yourself on the brink of an important deadline, only to be caught in the grip of procrastination? Procrastination has a way of creeping into our lives, silently stealing our time and leaving us scrambling until the last minute. Procrastination is a universal experience; we all experience it on some level at…

Authenticity is a word that gained significant attention in 2023, topping the charts as the most searched term according to Merriam-Webster. Defined as being genuine and true to oneself, it’s no surprise that authenticity is a quality many of us seek in ourselves and others. Authenticity is not about sharing every detail of our lives,…

When was the last time you wrote a handwritten thank you note to a colleague or staff member? In our fast-paced, technology-driven work environment, it is easy to forget about the power of a simple, handwritten thank you note. However, these small gestures can have a profound impact on workplace culture. Recognizing someone’s work is…

In our pursuit of success and personal growth, it is important to understand the subtle yet significant differences between excellence and perfectionism. While both concepts involve striving for greatness, they differ in their underlying motivations, mindsets, and the impact they have on our overall well-being. Perfectionism often leads to a negative and draining mindset. The…

Let me ask you some self-reflective questions… “When you were promoted to a leader of people, were you promoted because of your technical expertise? “When you were promoted to a leader of people, were you asked if you want to lead others?” “Did you think leading people is an expectation of your organization in order to advance…

An important ingredient to our success is to certainly know our strengths and ways to continually develop.  This requires a growth mindset in that we believe we get better at something by the dedication of time, effort, and energy to achieve what we want. Asking for feedback is a good place to start in that it helps…

When you have a time or an event that you question your worth… If you are good enough  If you are doing right by your team If you can refrain from getting sucked into your triggers If you can perform your best because of the pressure and competition If your anxiousness will be all consuming…

Throughout my career I have worked with leaders to help them strengthen their leadership skills and create high performing teams.  In many ways, this involves the first step of 1) self-awareness to determine what you do well and what you may need to improve as well as the second step of having a 2) growth mindset. Having self-awareness…

Over eleven years I was employed at a financial organization that prided itself on customer service.  So much so, that for the time I worked there, customer service became a core value of mine.  Everywhere I go, I have high standards for customer service excellence.  It also impacted my core values when I opened my own consulting business…