Assume Positive Intent: The Influence of Giving Grace
Earlier this year, I delivered a full-day training event for a client. The session went well—until the debrief. The CEO passed along a bit of feedback: a couple of attendees were put off by a response I gave during the Q&A. The Scenario? During the training, a participant asked how I’d respond if a young […]
Parenting and Grandparenting: Influence Lessons for Leaders and Mentors
I’ve been out of the corporate world for nearly seven years now. Over the course of three decades in the insurance industry, I wore many hats: boss, coach, and mentor. Lately, I’ve been reflecting on the differences between those roles—especially the contrast between being a boss and a mentor. That reflection has been inspired by […]
The Spotlight Effect—It’s Not About You or Me
Last week, I wrote about integrity and the importance of doing the right thing, regardless of who might be watching. This week, I want to flip the spotlight—literally—and talk about something called the spotlight effect. If you’re not familiar with the term, here’s the short version: The spotlight effect is the tendency to think that people […]
Just Do It (The Right Thing)
You’ve probably heard by now about the Coldplay concert and the “Kiss Cam” controversy involving the CEO and head of HR from Astronomer. If not, either you’ve tuned out the news or you’ve been living under a rock. This isn’t a post to pile on. I’m sure those individuals are experiencing plenty of shame and […]
Love, Unity, and Life-Changing Moments
“When the most important things in our life happen, we quite often don’t know what’s going on.”—C.S. Lewis, Mere Christianity That quote hit me over the weekend. It’s amazing how a decision that feels ordinary in the moment can turn out to be extraordinary in hindsight. Looking back, there are three moments that changed the course […]
