Taking Toddler Steps

Parents are excited when their baby takes their first steps.  For the child, it is a time for them to be more independent in their movements versus being carried around all the time. In the workplace when goal setting is discussed, we talk about the importance of taking “baby steps” which is much more sustainable … Read more

Breakfast of Leaders

Wheaties, the first ready-to-eat cereal that was invented in 1921, is known for being “the breakfast of champions”.  So that got me thinking – what is the breakfast of leaders? I am not referring to actual food but what do effective leaders do to start their day? The many books I have read on leadership, … Read more

What is Your Window of Tolerance?

As we are fully aware, there are many stressors in our lives, both personally and professionally.  It amazes me how some people handle these stressors extremely well while others are always on the verge of having a meltdown. Is it harder to remain sane when we are confronting so many more changes and challenges than … Read more