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“In the absence of clarity, take action!” ~Philip McKernan Last week I shared about journaling as a tool for getting out of your head and increasing clarity for your career and life. Journaling and other tools can be huge to uncover and get clear on the things that are most important to us. Yet there […]

“A personal journal is an ideal environment in which to become. It is a perfect place for you to think, feel, discover, expand, remember, and dream.” ~Brad Wilcox Often the simplest tools and actions are the most effective. It is certainly true when you are confused about your career path and trying to get clarity. […]

“I’ve taken my destiny into my own hands and I’m in a happy place” ~Charlie Simpson Months ago, I had a client who was really struggling with enjoying his career, and thus his life. As we got started working together, I asked him to come up with his “definition of success” for our time together. […]

“In a growth mindset, challenges are exciting rather than threatening. So rather than thinking, oh, I’m going to reveal my weaknesses, you say, wow, here’s a chance to grow.” ~Carol D. Dweck If you’re not satisfied with your current situation, set of skills/abilities, or trajectory in life – you’re not alone! Yet many of us, […]

“It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who […]

“Seeing people as people rather than as objects enables better thinking because such thinking is done in response to the truth: others really are people and not objects.” ~ The Arbinger Institute, The Outward Mindset: Seeing Beyond Ourselves Many engineers and professionals that I talk to care a lot about the impact they have in […]

“Radical open-mindedness and radical transparency are invaluable for rapid learning and effective change.” ~Ray Dalio Do you have all the answers all the time? Do you feel the constant need to be right? Are you willing to legitimately consider the opinions and inputs of others when they conflict with your own? Do you fear performance […]

“Vulnerability is the birthplace of innovation, creativity and change.” ~ Brene Brown As leaders, 1:1 meetings with team members are crucial touchpoints. They can deepen relationships and build the team, or they can be a waste of time. It’s your responsibility to make sure they are effective and useful for everyone. My best word of […]

“I need a challenge. I need the intellectual stimulation. I’m a member of a community on each film, working in concert to try to bring an idea to life. It’s a great job.” ~Harrison Ford The fourth and final element of transformational leadership is intellectual stimulation. Leaders have a responsibility to challenge others to learn, […]