The current situation that we are all in is challenging. Our worlds were turned upside down and life will never be the same as it was before

But gratitude doesn’t have to be a “once a year” thing that happens just in November. Gratitude can and should actually be practiced on a re

As we rise up into leadership, we must learn to shift our rewards system - and learn to speak up not just for ourselves, but for others arou

Empathy in its simplest form is defined as the ability to understand the feelings of another. It is a connection with others and a deeper un

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Being an Executive Leadership Coach, I get exposure to a lot of different organizations, cultures and schools of thought. I find inspirat...

We’ve all been in situations that catch us off-guard, make us feel attacked, and cause us to involuntarily respond with fight, flight, or fr

Assumptions are defined as “a thing that is accepted as true or as certain to happen, without proof.” Simply put, assumptions are the filter

Having vision for where you want to go allows you to create goals and a plan to get there. The same holds true for your leadership too!

While I know not all new business can be won like this, this story made me think about the value of listening and identify what active liste

I believe in the power of branding. I’ve seen what it can do to connect with human emotion and to change behavior. The same holds true for l

The basic definition of leading is to move something forward. It can be a project, a team of people, an individual person or thing. It’s abo

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On the heels of the most recent Grit+Grace post and words of wisdom from our latest Inspiring Interview with Sarah Liu, I want to reflect on

I recently had the pleasure of attending the Grit+Grace event through the Women United group of the United Way of Metro Chicago. It was powe

For many people, one of the primary characteristics of good leadership is open communication. This shows up as transparency in the company’s

What if we could auto-tune how we show up in our careers? You know, that tool that automatically adjusts the pitch of a voice to blend perfe

As a great leader, and frankly a great human being, one must know their audience. What do they need, what do they want, how are they motivat

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When you boil it all down, my personal belief is that great leadership is a combination of self-awareness and confidence.