Collaboration is the currency of the future, will teams finally collaborate?

I recently discussed the topic of collaboration with a team of United Way leaders as they focused on how to effectively bring millions of people together to create more resilient and equitable communities. Collaboration is one of the most fundamental, and most precious, of human activities. Collaboration fuels the advancement...

Leadership has no color, but we need to look beyond to recognize everyone

Leadership has no color, but we need to look beyond to recognize everyone. When we discover that our views do not represent the only truth or choose to look beyond the visible and invisible differences, we can develop our fullest potential as a leader.   Inclusive Leadership (IL) is not...

The year that changed everything — and created room for anything!

The scale of change in our lives this year – personally and professionally – revealed the most fragile aspects of our selves. It also revealed our response to love and pain, and to what matters most. While this year brought its share of disappointments, it also gave us gifts we did...

Success is Closer Than You Think!

8 Powerful Lessons Learned from Pursuing My Dreams. I always share with clients that in order to fulfill their dreams, they must take time to reflect on what’s truly important to them. So it seems only fair that I take a moment to share with you some personal reflections after...

Developing A Strong Self-Concept is the Foundation of Success

SUMMARY A strong sense of self, or self-concept, can help keep you focused on what really matters to you, making it easier to weather any criticism or misstep. It’s a difficult process but it is important to help you uncover indisputable strengths. “Seek out that particular mental attribute which makes...