Leadership

“Take a number” – my favorite strategy for beating overwhelm

In my last post, I mentioned that I’m moving to Ohio soon. As I’m sure you know from your own moving experience, that means there’s a lot to do! And, of course, it’s not as if life stops to give you extra time to do it. As a matter of fact, sometimes what life gives …

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7 Ways to Create a Culture That’s Built to Thrive

Why it’s no longer optional… and little ways to start today Earlier this week, I was in Florida speaking to a group of city leaders about making the shift from surviving to thriving. On the surface, this may seem like a “soft” topic. I mean, who doesn’t want to thrive? But, can we? Is that even a realistic ambition or …

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Not where you started, not where you’re going—welcome to the Liminal Space

As we prepare, once again, to turn the page from one year to another, I wonder… How are you feeling? When I recently surveyed my email subscribers, there was a 50/50 split between those who felt primed and ready for the New Year, and those who felt like they were in a bit of a …

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Fun with Garth–and lessons in love, gratitude, awe, and humility

Last week I asked, “What do you love?” With some help from Marcus Buckingham (from his new book, Love + Work), we also learned how to read a few signs to discover—or remember—what we love: instinct (have to do it), flow (fully present), and rapid learning (it comes rather easily to you). This week, I …

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What do you love?

A question I’ve been asking audiences at this year’s “Beyond Resilience” events—to help them uncover a vision for a better future—is: “What do you love?” In times of disruption, crisis, and overwhelm, it’s easy to lose sight of what you love. What do I love? Who has time for that?! I’m just trying to get …

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