Goals have always been important to me, and along the way, I became a real believer in metrics-based work. Setting a measurable, time-based goal is a clear way to break larger objectives into achievable pieces. It’s also a great solution for managing employees who work-from-home as well as a large stables of freelancers and authors.... Continue Reading →
March 2023 Thoughts and Publishing Insights
How Is Your 2023 So Far? My theme this year is “insane bravery.” After so many of firsts last year, many of which involved putting myself out there in a big way, I wanted to keep up the momentum. AND! My theme has also helped me see the same insane bravery in others. When a... Continue Reading →
Leadership Lessons from Travel
A winter morning on the Seine from the towers of Notre Dame. Travel is necessary when it comes to everything from clearing my head to resetting my perspective. I plan for a couple of big trips a year and mean them to be real vacations. And if you can get to a totally new place... Continue Reading →
The 1% Rule — Adapted
A few weeks ago, Jim VanderHei in the Axios Finish Line newsletter published an article about Liz Jarvis-Shean, an exec at Door Dash and her leadership principles. While I don’t necessarily think Door Dash is a great role model of a company, I like the idea of pushing yourself to get just 1 percent better.... Continue Reading →
Quotes for 2022
Every year, I add a quote to my weekly planner. Sometimes it's inspirational or about writing or by a famous person in the news. A few years ago, I started typing these up to share with a group of good friends. And, of course, I share them with you! 2022 Motto: Do Big Things January:... Continue Reading →
