The Leadership Paradox: What if questions, not answers, drive success?
Ever feel like you need to have all the answers — fast? As entrepreneurs, we admire leaders who move quickly, confidently and “know the answers.” The ones who pause, ask […]
They Can’t Ask Me That!
Ever had that moment when an employee asks for something, and your first thought is “They can’t ask me that!”? Or maybe it’s “They can’t do that!” – that knee-jerk […]
Everyday Leadership and Lollipop Moments
“Excuse me, I’m so sorry; I hate to interrupt.” The conversation at my table stopped, and my husband, girlfriend, and I looked up to find a 30-ish woman standing in […]
Closed Doors and Open Minds
I attended a wedding recently at one of LA’s poshest 5-star hotels. The setting was breathtaking, and when the bride made her entrance, her dress and radiant smile blew me […]
Stop Interrupting. Start Listening.
Listening is a gift and it involves more than our ears. It does not involve our mouth. One of my favorite teachers and coaches, Rich Litvin, asked his 95-year-old grandmother […]
It’s Tough, Now What?
Me: “This is hard.” Lisa: “So, does that mean you’re going to do it or not do it?” My business partner and I had a crazy ritual we would act […]
Tennis Constantly Reminds Me How I Get in My Own Way
I keep coming back to tennis. Why does this game continue to captivate yet frustrate me? With my fused ankle, I struggle to run fast enough to play singles. Sometimes […]
HOW TO TEST DRIVE A NEW THOUGHT
Two weeks ago, I sent out my first newsletter and asked my readers to try on a new thought. I introduced the idea, gave some explanations, a few data points, and […]
TRY ON A NEW THOUGHT
Last week, I was in Nordstrom’s trying on a new pair of jeans. The first one didn’t go over my butt. The second one? (Don’t ask.) The third fit just […]