When our job defines us, we risk losing our true selves. This is especially true when we are passionate about the work we do for an organization – or for ourselves. We are so easily absorbed by our role we become blinded to the truth:...
Having difficult conversations with our team isn't fun. However, it's all part of being a manager. We can choose to dread these conversations or we can choose to see them as an opportunity to help the people on our team grow. Being open and honest...
I'm obsessed with the book The War of Art by the incredible Steven Pressfield. I keep in handy just in case I need a quick little pick me up especially on those days when imposter syndrome is trying to creep in. This book helps us...
Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can. This is one of my favorite quotes from Arthur Ashe. I remind myself of this every time I start to get overwhelmed or think I should be in a different place in life....
Is it great to have a plan? Of course. When we have big dreams and lots to accomplish, it's important to create a plan that is going to help us achieve everything we want. However, we have to be aware of how quickly planning turns...
Nearly every day I speak to someone who tells me they have a passion they want to pursue, but they haven't done anything about. What's crazy is that it is clear just how passionate they are. You can tell by the way they talk and...
Last night the Women's Foundation of Florida hosted a wonderful event called Branding Your Authentic Self. I had the opportunity to be part of this interesting panel discussion. I shared my thoughts on how to build a brand using video. Everyone on the panel shared helpful...
That is the question Kyle and I discussed on our podcast, Trajectory, last week. Plus, we went live on Facebook for the first time while recording the episode. Since we had a lot of fun doing it, we've decided to roll with it and continue...
By now, most owners know that content marketing is a great way to build their business. We have to create and share really great content if we expect to attract the right audience. With so much content already online. It can be so challenging to...
LinkedIn is such a powerful social networking site. With over 500 million members, it's a great place to make new connections to help you grow your business. In this video, I share three ways to help you stand out an get found on LinkedIn. ...