Trustworthiness: Earning, Eroding, and Embedding Integrity

What’s the value of trust? The importance of being trustworthy? And what’s the cost when it’s lost? Trustworthiness turns a bunch of smart people into a real team. It has the power to connect people and help them develop deep relationships. In a world full of noise, rapid change, and general skepticism, the value of […]
The Hardest Part is Getting Started

Starting is the hardest part. Not because we don’t want to achieve our goal, but because often, we don’t know where to begin. I remember feeling just that way after stepping away from a long career in news. I knew I had skills, experience, and a desire to continue contributing in meaningful ways. Still, none […]
I got Fika’d, and you should, too!

Connection and balance – that time I got Fika’d in Stockholm, and why we Americans don’t understand the assignment. More than just a coffee break, the Swedish Fika is a cultural institution. It’s is a simple, mandatory daily ritual to pause for coffee, a pastry, and intentional connection. No laptops, no inboxes, just a genuine […]
The Power of Energy Leadership™

Have you ever wondered why some days you feel invincible, while others leave you feeling completely drained of energy? Energy Leadership™ could give you a new perspective. Trust me – I get it. For years, I struggled with my own inner critic. I tried to quiet that voice that told me what I “should” do or […]