I had a leadership retreat via zoom yesterday. The opening question was: what have you been accomplishing during this time? Old Liesl would’ve been ashamed of her answer; new Liesl spoke with confidence. During this great pause, I’m accomplishing the subtle art of NOT hustling. You heard me [...]
The first half of the day went so well. On Monday, I got up at 6:00 a.m. to take a long walk and listen to the newest Brene Brown podcast. Her voice and re-assurance about the COVID-19 crisis temporarily soothed the tightness in my chest that had [...]
One of my favorite tv shows is Undercover Boss. I cry every time I watch it. I think what moves me the most is when CEOs give in life-changing ways. In a recent episode I watched, the CEO of Walk-ons (a large restaurant chain) gave a dishwasher over [...]
“The words ‘I am’ are potent words; be careful what you hitch them to. The thing you’re claiming has a way of reaching back out and claiming you.” ~A.L. Kitselman Gratitude practices aren’t really my thing...I am practices are. Someone once told me, “you can only [...]
Begin with someone you trust: When you are new at communicating what is and isn’t okay-begin with someone you trust. Ask a good friend, partner or spouse if you can practice with them. Say “no” to things that are easy: Start by saying “no” to things that [...]