We Are All Chameleons
If you’ve been to one of my webinars, you might have seen this picture before. This chameleon is my favorite metaphor for how our emotions shift. Just as
November 5, 2026
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The Beach: What We Share
Twenty-five years ago when I started coming to this beach, I was lucky to see a few birds here and there. But then, conservationists started roping off nesting
November 4, 2026
Emotions Are Contagious
I ran into this playful monkey while visiting my nephew in Costa Rica last spring. I love how he is completely at home whether he is crawling down
November 3, 2026
Whales: Part of the Natural World We Share
Anyone who knows me knows that I’m a naturalist at heart. Every day, I try to get out into the world we share and wonder at the majesty
November 2, 2026
My Gratitude Project 2026: What We Share
Every November, I dedicate 30 days to gratitude. This year, I’m focusing on what we share. I hope My Gratitude Project will serve as a tiny antidote to
November 1, 2026
Empathy and Buy-In: Hear What People Aren’t Saying
Empathy and buy-in go together, because people are reluctant to say their real objections out loud. A decision gets made in a meeting. No one objects. You leave
October 30, 2026
Steady Under Pressure: The Confidence Senior Leaders Look For
Can you stay steady under pressure when not everyone agrees with you? Picture a meeting where a decision has to be made. The data is incomplete. The room
October 28, 2026
You Can’t Mandate Alignment. Here’s How Strong Leaders Earn It.
You can’t mandate alignment, no matter how clearly you explain the goal. You’ve probably seen it happen. A leader rolls out the new priorities in a team meeting.
October 26, 2026
You’re Doing 80% Right. Here’s What Moves You Up.
What does the extra 20% look like when you’re already a strong leader? When I look at the results from my Leadership Skills Audit, one pattern stands out.
October 23, 2026