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Scared? Say Yes Anyway: How to Create Your Own “Luck”
Six months ago, Jadin O’Brien never imagined she would be competing in women’s bobsledding at the Olympics in Milan last ...
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What to do when your brain gets stuck
PANIC. That’s what so many of my clients tell me they experience when they’re suddenly put on the spot: The ...
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This is what “Trying Too Hard” Looks Like
Whether or not your team won on Sunday, if you paid attention, you got a $60 million dollar lesson on ...
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Should Leaders say “I” or “We”?
We’ve all heard the expression: “There’s no I in TEAM.” Which is true, but there IS an “I” in LEADERSHIP. ...
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Do You Have to Be Born With Charisma?
There’s nothing quite like asking a question—and having the other person laugh in your face. Not necessarily in a mean ...
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Stop Asking “Any Questions?”: The Leadership Communication Shift That Gets Real Answers
We ask: “Do you have any questions?” “Do you understand?” The irony is that more often than not, when you ...
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I Have to do this Every Year…Here’s Why
Two weeks ago I called a friend and said, “Saturday I'm going to make my annual vision board; want to ...
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When you *Should* let others speak for you
There’s a time and a place to find your voice and speak your truth. There’s also a time and a ...
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Why I Had to Clean Out My Linen Closet
We all hit different breaking points. I got hit — literally — when I tried to get an extra blanket ...
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If 2026 Had a Theme Song, What would Yours Be?
Last week, I shared my friend Brian’s awesome system for annual planning. But he surprised me with a fun little ...
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