Be the Leader Others Will Follow

One of the most counterintuitive shifts you can make as a leader is this: you don’t need to know more—you need to learn more.   Many of the leaders I work with—and I include myself in this—have built their careers on being capable, decisive, and knowledgeable. Your superpowers might be responsibility, accountability, or the ability to get things done efficiently. These strengths have likely served you well.   But over time, those same superpowers can quietly become constraint

I’ve been a perfectionist for as long as I can remember. As a child, I found joy in organizing, tidying, and doing things just-so—not...

If you’ve ever had thoughts like: “Why can’t I get this right?” “I should be doing more.” “I’ll never be good enough.” You’ve met the inner critic. And you’re not alone. As a coach, I see this voice show up in leaders at all levels—especially those with high expectations of themselves. The inner critic is often formed early in life, shaped by experiences where excellence was rewarded but rarely praised, and where imperfection was treated as a problem rather than a part of gro

How to Become the Leader Others Will Follow Have you ever felt like you’ve hit a glass ceiling in your career—not the gender one, but the...

“The opposite of a profound truth is also true.” — Niels Bohr Have you ever felt torn between competing values—like being decisive or inclusive, staying steady or innovating boldly? You’re not alone. These tensions are omnipresent in leadership.  In coaching, we call these pairs of interdependent opposites that we all navigate  polarities  and view them not as problems to be solved, but as tensions that —with and skill— can be leveraged towards our success and fulfillment. Wh

Reflections for Leaders Navigating Growth, Paradox, and Possibility Leadership is full of paradox. We’re expected to be visionary and...

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I remember in elementary school science class the teacher put a few rocks into a jar until the rocks were piled to the rim of the jar and...

The most successful people learn to be selective about where they focus their time and energy. Here are some tips for maximizing your time.

The first step to being the leader others will follow is recognizing where you want changes and letting yourself dream of your ideal...