Christina’s work eats an unhealthy portion of her life. The past 20 years she intensely pursued her career. More recently she carried a heavy load with a start-up of epic proportion.
The cost? It’s taken a toll on her relationships and leadership … yes, conflict and unnecessary stress. The demand and pace squeeze out self-limiting behaviors that have minimized trust, disengaged the team, and created…
Energy is really the fuel in your tank. It’s what makes it possible for you to bring your skill and your talent to life. – Tony Schwartz
Recently, during a Next Level Leadership Development coaching group, I ask: “How would you describe the pace of your life?” As you think of your own response perhaps you can easily imagine their responses:
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Very few C-suite leaders I’ve met fully appreciate how meeting these needs – in themselves and for others – is absolutely critical to sustainable high performance. – Tony Schwartz
The Towers Watson 2010 Global Workforce Study reveals a major shift in the traditional employment relationship. According to the study, there is a “recession-weary workforce [with] lower expectations, increased anxiety, and new priorities”.
Whether…
What is the pace of your life these days?
That is the question I posed last week during a group coaching session. We were about to discuss “The Path to Future Success” — what is the pace of your life?
Here are the some of the responses those leaders gave:
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How can being ethical be kept simple? What’s the secret?
Randy was an account executive I hired when serving as GSM of the top-billing radio station in Oklahoma City. Over the years, we kept in touch after I moved to another market and radio group. Our re-connecting recently increased.
One particular day, he was re-telling the story of his start in radio (I hired him). When he referenced one of my “sayings”. It’s simple. It speaks…
Why do powerful people find it easy to lie?
The Character Training Institute defines the character quality of truthfulness as “Earning future trust by accurately reporting past facts.” Linking truth to trust is obvious…right?
Consider the power a leader enjoys when others place confidence in them and as they rely on such key qualities as fairness, truthfulness, and honor.
Consider the responsibility a leader assumes when others place something in their…
What supports you doing what matters most each day?
Last week, I went to see Wendell. Riding the elevator to the 7th floor, I wasn’t sure what to expect. His wife Bonnie, his son Kent, and other family members were there, too. Wendell is one of those great individuals who loves life, loves people, and everyone loves…for the 92 years of his life.
A little over a year ago his…
