The Delegation Dilemma: What’s Really Holding Leaders Back?
Discover the core mindset shift needed to delegate with confidence. Even the strongest leaders can’t carry it all alone. In The Lord of the Rings, Samwise Gamgee doesn’t take the Ring from Frodo but he offers something just as powerful: support, loyalty, and the simple words, “Let me help you. Share the load.” Delegation isn’t about offloading […]
Get Uncomfortable and Have the Crucial Conversation
“Let’s talk.” Has someone ever sat down with you to talk? Maybe you responded by getting defensive, your heart skipped a beat, or you were thoughtful. Or maybe there have been times when you have had to initiate a candid discussion with someone else. How did that go? Are you avoiding having an honest chat […]
A Clue
As a child, I was captivated by the magic of Saturday morning cartoons, especially the timeless antics of Tom and Jerry. For those who might not know, this classic animated series showcases the relentless pursuit of a clever mouse by a hapless cat. The rivalry between Tom, the cat, and Jerry, the mouse, fuels a […]
Leadership Lessons from MLK and Baseball’s Transformation
By Alicia La Hoz, Psy.D. “Nonviolent direct action seeks to create such a crisis and establish such creative tension that a community that has consistently refused to negotiate is forced to confront the issue. It seeks so to dramatize the issue that it can no longer be ignored.” – Martin Luther King Jr. , Letter From […]
“Can I give you some feedback?”
A beekeeper asked this question during an apprenticeship test for a journeyman (the second level) to become a master beekeeper. She asked this a couple of times and took the time to explain and demonstrate a different way of doing things while providing the reasoning behind her suggestions. The soon-to-be journeyman took in the feedback […]
What is the one thing that will teach your kids the most valuable skills?
You’re not alone. As a working parent, you may have become an expert at shifting schedules and routines. Unfortunately, all this change has certainly come at a cost: exhaustion and fatigue.
Have You Given Yourself Permission to Grieve?
Come to Terms with the Interruptions “Mom, you are annoyed,” my six year old stated in a matter of fact way before abruptly bouncing away on her exercise ball to her room to play. Days later, her remarks haunted me as I realized that she saw something in me, which I had neglected to address. […]
What Blurs and Spurs a Vision?
We were on the last rope of the zipline course in Costa Rica. We had planned this trip for months and when the day came, the adventure began with an aerial tram that took us through the rainforest before we were harnessed and attached to a cable. We were taken to a perilous platform on […]
How Do Working Mothers Harness Mom Guilt?
How do working mothers manage the push and pull of family life? Here are my thoughts on the struggle. If you are a working mother, would love to hear your thoughts.
