Are you able to step back and objectively observe yourself? Becoming aware of our behaviors, choices, language, ability to listen (or not), perceptions and programming is critical in our development as a leader. You’ve probably already seen from me one of my favorite messages - Leadership...
I read an article the other day that illuminated the difference between being interested and being committed in a way that struck me as genius. There is a big difference between the two! It’s easy to see what we are committed to simply by looking...
On one of my walks over the last few days, I listened to a fabulous podcast! It was titled Leading with Compassion. The speaker was LinkedIn’s CEO, Jeff Weiner, who, by the way, has a 100% approval rating on Glassdoor (an online job search/company review site)....
Do the Right Thing The thing that makes your Soul Smile That is what will make you a Great Leader #justgettingstarted PS: Experience this in action with one of our classes. Feel the difference in your life. Let’s talk to see if it’s a good fit for you - barb@high5leadership.com. ...
As I climbed the Gringo Killer, my breathing was labored due to the incline even though the elevation here wasn’t nearly as high as it was the day before. I was grateful for my poles because they offered another point of stability for my tired...
What do Ed Sheeran, The CrossFit Games and you have in common? Let's find out together. A few weeks ago my friend, Abby, came to visit, and she is a huge CrossFitter. While she was here, the CrossFit Games were on television. This is an event...
I've had the privilege of being a dog mom for three amazing dogs in my lifetime so far. Currently, I don’t have a pet because of my travel and training schedule. However, I do get some puppy love almost every day on my walks. I...
I don’t usually see sand dollars on the beach, and I go almost every day. However, on a beautiful morning last week, I spotted not one, but two, sand dollars. They were almost identical in size and shape. I picked them up thinking they're so...
I moved into a new place last week and had ordered some new furniture with assembly required. The first couple of items were easy and quick. I knocked them out with minimal effort. The last item was a lateral file cabinet, and you can probably...
I don’t know if WYSIWYG is still a thing. I learned it over 30 years ago when I started doing LOTUS 123 spreadsheets (pre MS Excel days). It stands for What You See Is What You Get. Do you realize how true this saying is? Take...