Tis the season for gathering with the important people in our lives. Let us take a moment and remember how to have purposeful, heart-centered conversations. What am I really trying to accomplish here? Are we on the same page? Am I leading with love and empathy or am I igniting the fuse? Learn three points …
Leadership begins on the inside and takes place out in the world. It makes sense then that we want to pay attention to and care for what we carry with us on the inside. But how can we tell what is taking up space in our leadership closets? How do we edit and curate this …
Results follow attention. So knowing what matters (and what doesn’t) is a key part of bringing ease and order to your life and work. But letting go isn’t always intuitive. How do I know what to get rid of and when? How can I overcome old habits and worries about letting go of stuff? …
It’s easy to feel like you are being left behind. Like everyone else is doing more, faster, better. Is no one on the same path as me, you might wonder? It’s understandble that we feel anxious about what we are doing. And a sense of urgency that we ought to be doing more. Let’s explore …
The day-to-day minutiae isn’t where most of us turn for inspiration. This small stuff tends to be pretty monotonous. In this episode of Design Yourself, we challenge these assumptions and turn our excitement up for the granular and the mundane. Let’s explore together how we can crack our ennui and find comfort and a …
A plan is like a treasure map. A visual representation of how you can get from where you are today to where you dream about being in the future. But can we create a realistic path? How can we plan in the wild and unpredictable times we lead in? And is it even worth it? …
“Tell me what you eat and I will tell you who you are.” This wisdom comes to us from a French gastronome writing in 1825. The message stands up. Science shows us that what we consume impacts way more than numbers on a scale. Our moods, emotions, physical health, and mental well-being all connect back to …
Our biggest aspirations are realized less like a tsumami crashing down on the shore and more like a toddler making their way down the block. We take one small, shakey step and then another. With commitment and focus, we move steadily to a new place. What tweaks could radically improve the way we live, …
To lead a well-designed life does not mean things are never hard. How we act in the face of an obstacle says a lot about our values and integrity. What’s your move when the going gets tough? Do you walk away? Do you tighten your grip and attempt to control? Do you point fingers and …
