L. Michelle Smith

How to onboard a peer into your tribe

Peers can not only be sponsors. They can be mentors, but the question is: what’s the WIIFM?—the “what’s in it for me?” In today’s #NSCJournalPrompt we go deep into how to activate peers and for that matter, other tribe members. Grab time on my schedule for a free strategy session if you want to get serious about Assembling and Activating your tribe. It will make a notable difference…

How your words can limit  you

    There’s some wisdom in the saying: “Your words have power.” But did you know there is actual research to back that? However, the findings begins with our brains. According to neuroscience, repetitive thoughts or actions cause the hippocampus to grow larger. This is key to learning. So by the time those thoughts manifest into words, you can bet that your brain is already trained to think…

How peers can add power to your tribe 💪🏽

Should a peer be on your personal board of directors? In part four of our six-part #NSCRockstarLeadership Tip of the Day series on Assembling and Activating Your Tribe, we get into why they should. You’ll want to watch this one. Remember, having only one kind of peer in your tribe can be limiting. Your goal is to remove your own limitations, and a trusted and respected peer can…

How to ignite your tribe

Sometimes, fear grips leaders when they are challenged to reach outside of an organization they’ve known for years. However, you may find that your community and network are far more robust than you first thought if you simply take the time to think about it. Today’s #NSCJournalPrompt helps you to move beyond that stuck feeling when you’re looking to power up your tribe with a diverse slate of…

Debunking good intent in business

Is it always good intent? Really? We know better. We now have research to back it in the case of women and women of color. Microaggressions and bias in the workplace is real according to multiple credible and reputable sources. So let’s lay the advice, “Always assume good intent” to rest once and for all. RIP

Discover the power of diversifying your tribe

If everyone looks, acts, thinks and works like you, you’ve created an “Amen Corner,” not an effective tribe. Today’s #NSCRockstarLeadership Tip of the Day shares how to power up your tribe in part 3 of our six part series on Assembling and Activating your Tribe. We now know that you not only need mentors, sponsors, juniors and peers on your personal board of directors. Now it’s time to…

What if science could help you smash your goals?

Advice from a mentor can only get you so far. What if you had the power of science in your corner—positive psychology and neuroscience—to help you smash your goals. You need a credentialed coach with training in the sciences. All week, we’re celebrating International Coaching Week at NSC Coaching and I’m sharing powerful questions for you to answer that will help you to reflect and get clear on…

How to set yourself up for success

  Set a big audacious goal and now you’re just staring at it? You many want to start small to just get started. Watch: today’s #NSCJournalPrompt helps you do that. Grab time on my calendar for a FREE strategy session.

Sometimes you need a confidant.

  Sometimes friends and family just don’t understand, and your colleagues aren’t headed where you are. Not to mention, your boss is an absolute no-go when you need some insights and a mentor tends to just share from their experience. You need a sounding board. A confidant. A coach. All week, we’re celebrating International Coaching Week at NSC Coaching. I have personally watched so many people’s lives change…

Who will hold you accountable?

Yes, you probably have will power. Most high performing leaders do, but have you noticed that having some external accountability actually keeps you on track even more? You need a coach. All week, we’re celebrating International Coaching Week at NSC Coaching. I have personally watched so many people’s lives change for the better with great coaching. From promotion after to promotion, to harnessing the lifestyle she’s always dreamed…

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