The Signals You Send

When you’re leading a meeting, conducting a conference call, or having a sales conversation, your state is absolutely critical. No, not your geographical location. I’m talking about the way you’re being. That means the emotion you’re feeling and the thoughts you’re thinking. How you hold your body and how you move. Your energy level. All…

How Creative Are You?

Does the very question send you into a song-and-dance about how you don’t have a creative bone in your body and you never have? Maybe you’re one of the lucky ones who owns every bit of your creative spirit. You make your living doing graphic design or photography or playing piano. You may even refer…

You’re The Kind of Person … Or Are You?

You’re all set for an important meeting with a client or colleague. You’ve done your homework, you’re completely prepared for this conversation, and you arrived early so the two of you can get right down to business. Because that’s the kind of person you are. Responsible, respectful, caring about relationships. You wait. And wait. And…

Individually, One Drop. Together, An Ocean.

Whether it’s a corporate initiative, a few freelancers working on a project, or a plan for your block party … we’re called on to collaborate often. How good are you at answering that call? Professionals are hired and promoted for their willingness to collaborate. Offices are designed with open floor plans…so the people who sit…

What Is Your Purpose?

You may be absolutely certain what you’re meant to do in this life. Or maybe you’re still wondering. Maybe you’re not even sure people really have a Life Purpose, much less how to figure out what yours might be. Purpose has been on my mind since I listened to a podcast from my friends at…