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Stop fixing things

Last night, discovered an interview with Mandy Patinkin on YouTube. The interviewer posed a question that honestly stopped me in my tracks: “What do you know now that you wish you’d known then?” His answer resonated so powerfully with me, I haven’t been able to stop thinking about it. Here’s a version of what he said…

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Beyond the whisper: When a desire becomes an invitation

Transformation usually begins with desire. I’m not going to set out on a new journey unless I’m either in a tough spot or see the promise of something much better on the horizon. We can’t go chasing after every impulse that comes to mind. But if a desire persists and keeps coming back to “haunt” me. These…

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Want to be your best self? Ruthlessly eliminate hurry.

I talk a lot about how to show up as your best self every day. When I’m living as my best self, I’m more patient and a better listener. I’m more open to new ideas and can find more creative solutions. I have more energy and I’m genuinely present with the people I’m with. This state of being, this presence,…

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Everything’s amazing; I’m worried about tomorrow.

Over the last few weeks, the same conversation keeps coming up with the leaders I coach. They tell me how well their businesses are doing—record first-quarter sales, overflowing demand, and maxed-out teams. They’re even considering hiring more people. Then, without missing a beat, they say, “But I think we might have to lay some folks…

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The Unexpected Power of Presence in Leadership

Walking into a meeting, my head is caught in a web of worries – we missed our sales target, I’m disappointed with the lead generation, and several projects are running behind. My irritation flares as the agenda items feel irrelevant to my immediate concerns, and soon, the meeting descends into unproductive conflict. On a different…