As we wrap up the 2019, this is the perfect time for you to rest, recharge and prepare for the fresh start. Here are some ideas that to revitalize the mind and spirit over the holiday seasons. 1. If you are a book lover or want to fill your holiday with the joy of reading, visiting Literature of Leadership to explore a selection of recommended readings. 2. If you are an auditory or visual learner, let’s start your morning by listening to our Leadership Minute series while enj

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You have worked hard all year, and your team members have leveraged their talents to accomplish goals and objectives. As the leader, take the time this holiday season to value your team, acknowledging the great job they are doing and praising the achievements from the year’s past. Lead by example and model the right behavior. Get out of your office and walk around to be in conversations with your team. Ask them how they are doing and what you can do to further support their g

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“I just don’t know how competitive my resume would be for this position.” “I don’t think I have the experience they are looking for and I am not sure I am ready.” “I need to get my doctorate degree first.” When I meet professionals for the first time, I notice their strengths, their expertise, their uniqueness and the gifts they can share with the world. I see potential and I want to help them blossom into the radiant and successful professionals they were born to be. That’s

When I think of the best leaders – those who I have worked with, admired, and/ or followed, these are the things that have inspired me. Effective leaders are visionaries and can paint the picture of the future. They set the example and engage their teams by leveraging talent. Leaders also do the following: Empower their team members and employees to ask for help. Accept that challenges and problems are part of daily life. Build a “team culture” Take some time this week to ref

We sometimes talk about athletes being “in the zone” or “in the flow” when they are competing at their best. Take a moment and reflect on an experience in which you felt you were in the flow – personally or professionally. When we talk about Enabling Others to Act by Developing Competence, we are talking about helping people get to this “flow” state, which occurs when people are working at their highest potential. This concept of flow is based on the work of social scientist