I know…I know. You read that title and, if you’re already stressed, you might be plain annoyed by it. But it’s true. I’ve recently spent time reflecting on where I’m at, what my sources of stress are, and how those sources of stress are influencing my parenting and leadership. Usually I have lists for […]
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Vulnerability in leadership and parenting
As a little girls with three brothers, I loved Wonder Woman. I would watch the show as much as I could. I was inspired by the fact that she was independent and grew up on an island of strong women (which was a dreamy escape at times when I was surround by brothers). Of course […]
What Sports Can Teach You, Your Work Team, and Your Family about Life
Fall is coming, and I’m getting excited. Fall is my favorite seasons for many reasons: cooler temperatures, fall decorations, a new year of school for the kids, the start of the holiday season, the kick-off of the strategic planning season, and…..the start of a new football and hockey season.Growing up with three brothers and parents […]
Have some fun! It’s April Fool’s Day
I’ve seen some good April Fool’s pranks in my day, but the best one ever pulled on me was one by a dear friend and coworker. It was the perfect blend of believable, shocking, and puzzling. The team and I were fooled for quite a few hours, until someone remembered that this teammate had a […]
The power of timing and patterns—and taking advantage of them
A few weeks ago, as I was walking through downtown Denver, admiring all the new construction around Union Station, I was reminded of the power of timing. I compared downtown Denver to downtown Long Beach (California). Two cities with two downtown development plans and two different outcomes. Downtown Denver is booming—lofts going up everywhere, corporations […]
Cooking: a unique way to bring people together at home and at work
A few years ago my team and I went on a work retreat in San Antonio, where, for one team building activity, we watched a cooking demonstration. I specifically remember the Tomatillo-Avocado salsa we made together. Our team had so much fun asking questions about the recipes, sharing what we thought of the taste, and […]