I began to realize that when it came to leadership, it's not the quantity but rather the quality of hours you put in that matter.

Your creativity, results, integrity and ability to genuinely connect with others are being negatively impacted, not to mention your overall wellbeing and enjoyment of life.

I’ve worked with too many leaders that innocently started down this road and got caught in the struggle cycle. They falsely believe that it’s the “struggle” that gave them these things to begin with.

The Happiness Formula, an equation that distills years of research into practical and easy-to-understand guidelines for living a happier life.

Let's break it down, shall we?

When it comes to being a great leader, there are two core categories that are important to consider - external and internal competencies.

You basically need enough to know that your basic needs will be covered comfortably and beyond that, more income does not necessarily translate into more happiness.

The same is true of your heart, more messages move up from your heart to your head via the Vagus nerve, as opposed to the other way around. Why are the 3 brains important in leadership?

We are not the inventions of our minds. And knowing that this is what is actually causing our struggle helps us to accept it, label it and consciously choose a way forward.

The Co-active Leadership Model includes 5 dimensions of leadership - the leader in front, the leader within, the leader behind, the leader beside and the leader in the field.

Our physical, mental and spiritual wellbeing are the most important elements of our leadership. And yet, we put them at risk every time we prioritize our to do list over everything else.

I wonder, however, whether this is in fact how we should be socializing our children - to play nice. Is this truly in their best interest? Is this an approach that prepares them well for their life ahead? Does this develop in them the necessary skills to deal with conflict in the future?

Have you ever felt like you don't deserve your success? Have you ever thought that someday someone might "find out you're a fraud"?

For the process to work, we must observe without evaluating actions, identify feelings in ourselves and others, uncover the need at the root of the feeling and, clearly request what we need with positive language.

Leadership is not about being intellectually superior, authoritative and powerful. Competence is necessary, but it is simply the cost of entry. Being a great boss is about your ability to foster collaborative relationships and grow the leaders around you.

Are you working long hours, prioritizing work above most everything else and still feel like you’re only getting by?

You’re not alone. This is one of the most common issues I hear in coaching sessions. 

Motivation: What I’m Reading This Month.

Not feeling it? Not motivated? I've been writing lately on the topic of motivation and included three of my top choices for you to check out.

Motivation is a hot topic in leadership in the best of times, 12 months into a global pandemic and it’s become critically important.

Presence: How to practice, learn more about it and refine it.