Posts Tagged ‘Gratitude’
A Love Letter To You, Dear Reader
I want to write you a love letter. Not the mushy, romantic sort that I was fond of penning when I was 14 and in love with my first boyfriend Nick (I’ve still got the letters I wrote to him but never posted – THANK GOD). No, this love letter is of the more professional,…
Read MoreFive Things That Will Make You a Better Leader (in under five minutes)
One of the most impactful conversations of my entire professional life, one where a senior colleague literally saved me from committing career hari-kari, lasted just eight minutes. I was with my fellow leadership team in a strategic planning session with our new CEO and I was hogging the floor, talking too much, and completely unaware…
Read MorePeeps Who Make Life Easier
Find some, keep them, show gratitude to them. Many busy executives (and I’m not just talking about women) are unable to conduct their role successfully without having some kick ass support behind the scenes. There’s no wisdom in trying to do it all. These are the people in your life who (often quietly and unassumingly)…
Read MoreGratitude – Just Do It
Earlier this week I watched this incredible clip featuring Brother David, a highly-respected Benedictine monk, author and spiritual leader, which was featured by Michael Hyatt. Described as a BLESSING to all those with “eyes to see and ears to hear”, the powerful message in this clip about grateful living is deeply humbling and inspirational. It’s…
Read MoreThe Thankful Leader – simple ways to practice gratitude
A few days ago I was flying home from a business trip in Wellington, when I found myself reflecting on my professional journey over the last year. I don’t know whether it was the fact that Thanksgiving had just taken place in the US, or the realisation that 2012 is drawing to a close at…
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