“You can’t see the label of the jar you’re in.” The first time I deeply understood this was during a retreat when one of my mentors introduced the concept of “Johari’s Window.” Johari’s window is a graphic representation of how we operate in …
How to share (difficult) truths with grace and compassion
Have you ever wondered how to effectively share with someone a “blind spot” that they may not realize is hurting them or holding them back? It can be tough to share a truth that someone doesn’t see, and such truth-telling …
What happened when I quit drinking…
There’s just no way around the fact that real, lasting transformation comes with an identity shift. Radically changing who you are and how you move through the world can be a challenge – not just for you, but for the people …
Hey, you’ve got spinach in your teeth…
Do the people around you tell you the truth? One of the most impactful ways to make progress — in our careers, in our businesses and in our lives — is to cultivate relationships with people who call us FORWARD, …
Cultivating gratitude as a way of being…
Many wise and brilliant people, from spiritual teachers to scientists, agree that gratitude is the root of happiness. I have known this — intellectually, mentally, rationally — for a long time, but for years, I felt like there was something wrong with …
This is when success gets scary
Last week we talked about the difference between making LINEAR progress, versus QUANTUM leaps. While the idea of quantum leaps sounds awesome and appealing, it can also be incredibly destabilizing and scary. Everything you thought you knew is suddenly in doubt. You’re …
Progress isn’t always linear
Do you ever feel like you’re not making progress even though you’re working your butt off? We tend to view progress as a linear journey. Slow and steady wins the race, right? If we put in the time and effort, …
Which of the 5 core business functions are you focusing on this year?
When was the last time you put some focus on the foundational aspects of your business? You already know your vision and theme for the new year. You may be well underway mapping out goals and objectives for the first …
What’s your theme for 2019?
The new year is here! If you’re like most people, you’re ready to start this new year off fresh and make some big changes to create what you want in 2019. For a lot of entrepreneurs, creation is all about strategy …
How to let go when it’s not working…
What do you do when you’ve invested good time, money and energy into a project, relationship or strategy that isn’t working — and you’re not sure if you should keep investing, or let it go? There’s a concept I learned …
Your year in review starts with these questions
As you head towards the new year, have you taken some time to reflect on 2018? Looking forward and making resolutions are great, but over the past few years, I found that a really powerful practice is to spend some …
Are you making time for creativity?
When was the last time you made something? Can you remember getting your hands dirty in a pile of clay or writing a short story or painting a picture? For entrepreneurs and self-employed professionals, making time for creativity can often feel …