How the Most Spectacular Failures can Lead to the Most Incredible Accomplishments. Failure. The word is loaded with connotations. With many executives, it’s a highly unpopular word. After all, how many highly driven Type A people do you know that enjoy failing? Yet, there is so much to be gained from failure. Failure is the … Continue reading Failure and Success
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Endings and New Beginnings
Happy New Year! Happy 2013! With the close of one year and the advent of the next, it’s the perfect time to take a few minutes reflect on the time gone by and set your intention for what’s to come. Reflecting on 2012 Before getting swept away in the energy of the New Year, grab … Continue reading Endings and New Beginnings
Coping with Tragedy
As a Nation Mourns the Senseless Loss of Life. Since the tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary last week, the nation has been mourning the heart wrenching loss of 20 beautiful children and six remarkable adults. As a parent, the news hit really close to home for me. I had dropped my two-year old daughter off … Continue reading Coping with Tragedy
What I Learned about Business from U2
How Business and Life Work in Mysterious Ways. Lessons in business are everywhere. This week, I found them on my iPod. As I’ve shared before, I am a huge fan of U2. I adore the band’s music, creativity and social activism. I never realized that their songs are also lessons in business and life for … Continue reading What I Learned about Business from U2
What Business Teaches Us
A Life Lesson Delivered Over Lunch. Recently, I met with a client, who was nearing retirement. As our coaching relationship was coming to a close, “Bob” and I had a final lunch to celebrate endings and new beginnings. Bob was reflecting on his successes and failures during his incredible career. Over our entrees, I asked … Continue reading What Business Teaches Us