Those who regularly read my LinkedIn posts know how much I love to share quotes and how they translate into my experience. In the book Good Leaders Learn (Seijts), Canadian businessman Arkadi Kuhlmann is quoted as saying “life is a blackboard you cannot erase”. How true it is; what’s done is done. It’s up to each of us as leaders to learn from our mistakes and our successes so that we continue to grow; to have a positive impact on the people around us.
There’s a Proper Way to Network
It wasn’t until my early forties when I experienced my first career transition that I began to learn about and appreciate the power of networking. The lessons I learned have stayed with me, contributing to my passion of helping others be their best selves.
Tapping Into Intuition
Intuition is an additional channel of information that we all have access to, one which can improve decision-making.
Boundaries Are Not Negative, They Are Essential
Through experience, I have learned that a life without boundaries is a life controlled by the needs of others.
Random and Unconditional Make for Feel Good Actions
While being kind is an action, I’d also like to believe that it is a mindset. It most certainly is a value – a value I’ve come to revere more and more.
The Half Way Point of My Journey of Blogging 50 Leadership Lessons
I have reached the half way point of my journey of blogging 50 leadership lessons. I have highlighted two of my favourite leadership lessons blogs I have shared so far.
Take Progress Over Perfection Any Day
Those who have worked with me, known me, trusted me, know that I am a proponent of progress over perfection.
Make Self-Reflection Effective
Self-reflection can be a powerful learning tool, one that can bolster self- and situational self-awareness.
A Must Have Combo: Self-Awareness and Situational Self-Awareness
I’ve often considered myself to be quite self-aware although I’ve developed a greater appreciation for and honesty with really understanding myself over the past 7 years.
A Leader Speaks Last
I’ve been privileged to work with and observe many different senior leaders. There is one particular CEO that stands out because of what he didn’t say.
Self-Care is Essential
When I reflect on my best days and worst days of showing up as a leader, mother, person, it’s the feelings that immediately come to me versus the specific things I’ve said or done.
