One neuroscientist calls these “BUT” goals that you devise on your daily or weekly to-do lists. They set you up to fail, and they are ❌ Big ❌ Un-fun ❌ Time-boxed Your brain loves it when you break big goals down into small tasks. It allows you to engage the progress loop which means even the smallest success generates the dopamine your brain needs to make you feel…
Remembering that there is no separating your personal and professional online persona, what does your social media say about you? …from the content you like …to the comments you make in-thread …to the 3rd-party content you share …to your original content Today’s #NSCRockstarLeadership Tip of the Day challenges you to think about your online executive presence… because it matters. We’ll continue with part 3 of the special series…
The #NSCJournalPrompt can guide you through it. Get your journals ready, and reserve time on my calendar for a strategy session to put the languishing in the rear view mirror bit.ly/NSCCOACHING
To put it simply, languishing is the blahs. We all are struggling with it right now because we’ve been through so much as a society. Add in the demands of family and work, and if we don’t give ourselves a break, it could lead to other more serious mental health concerns. Sis, are you determined to push through despite the blahs? This is the caution light from your…
But are you listening? Are you giving yourself grace? Or are you attempting to power through as if nothing has changed although we have been through and are going through so much.? Well, your body knows better–especially your brain. Today’s #NSCRockstarLeadership Tip of the Day explores brain fog, why more of us are experiencing it right now and what you can do about it. Watch to learn more–and…
As a leader, it is always important to look back and reflect on your wins. At a glance, 2021 was been an incredible year for me and the NSC team. We accomplished so much, and we have you to thank for that—across the coaching practice, publishing, speaking and The Culture Soup Podcast®, we’re proud to say that we’ve continuously expanded our reach to touch more leaders with our…
Have you considered that achieving laser focus can be an act of kindness to yourself? In fact, it’s another form of radical self care because it allows you to prioritize the goals that are important to you and get them done. In fact, persistent distractions can be costly, to yourself, your life and your leadership aspirations. Think of it like this: if your goal is to be a…
Ladies… do you pride yourself in taking copious notes in each meeting? Please stop. It’s called the “office housework” for a reason. According to research, more women than men are expected to take notes during meetings. Look, at some point you should be able to enter a meeting with complete focus, and come out knowing what you need to know and taking appropriate next steps without burying your…
TCU scholars: I’m thrilled to join fellow TCU Schieffer College Board of Visitors members – most of whom are also Horned Frog alumni —who will share a panel discussion for students called “Trailblazing Times” Nov. 15. The virtual event will feature board members who will share with current students how the work world has changed, why these changes matter and discuss workforce trends with the intent to…
Admit it… you’ve felt it. Email dread is real. I never will forget being at the airport on my way to a speaking engagement. I was attempting to get centered on my message before boarding a flight, and there it was. It was an email from my boss, who I liked a lot; but, he was carrying news from his boss, and she had concerns—about a meeting that…