The Blog
My goal is to write things to inspire you, challenge you, and help you become the best human and leader you can be
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DON'T PUT FIRST THINGS LAST
Even when you know that something is important to you, it can be surprisingly easy to put it at the bottom of your list of priorities.
The ‘right’ time is now
Every second I get to spend with my parents is precious, especially as they get older, so we plan visits as often as we can.
My unexpected lesson from jury duty
What I found most surprising about the experience is how the work I do in leadership, especially around courageous conversations, played a part.
How to protect a ‘creative bubble’
I want to share what I learned about navigating an intense creative season this way and how I made intentional tradeoffs to protect that time for myself without guilt.
The mindset that keeps me centered in times of uncertainty
I’ve learned that the key to dealing with uncertainty is to turn my focus inward. After all, the only thing we can really control is ourselves, so that’s always where I start.
The perspective that helps me move through rejection
I thought I’d share with you what I told my friend in case you, too, are struggling with rejection or have struggled with it before.
The assessment that changed the game for me and our team
It’s shocking to me it’s not well-known in the leadership space because it’s been so huge for us.
How I revamped our stay interviews
When you take the time to ask yourself these questions, the answers can help you see whether these things still serve you or if they need to evolve.
The key to an entrepreneurial mindset
Gary’s message and the stories he shared helped me see my journey as an entrepreneur in a totally new light.
5 things I no longer chase after 19 years as an entrepreneur
I’ve learned that hustling isn’t the only way to success—and in fact, if you’re not careful, hustling too hard can hinder you.
What really helps you move on from failure
The people who have the courage to keep trying after they mess up are usually the most successful in the end. But, of course, that’s easier said than done.
WHAT STRESSFUL SITUATIONS CAN TEACH US ABOUT MINDSET
I wasn’t looking forward to it, but I knew the situation was out of my control.
The problem with polite lies
Comments like these usually fly under the radar because we say them so casually, we’re not fully conscious of our words when we say them.
How to turn small talk into real talk
Once you get an answer that seems to have some passion or energy around it, you’re off to the races.
Receiving compliments is a skill
In the moment, I found myself unable to accept a single one of their sweet words.
Not all wins feel good in the moment
A few weeks ago, while training for my next race, I had one of those days where everything just clicked.
The assumption that almost derailed my Friday night
I told myself that if this hadn’t been a family movie night, I definitely would’ve said something about it. But because it was about being together as a family, it wasn’t an option.
The line between protecting your work and stalling it
Have you ever struggled to collaborate on something that’s really important to you?
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