Hey Reader, Yesterday I had the privilege of hosting a training session with nonprofit leaders from all over the state of Indiana at the United Way. One thing that stood out to me was this: every leader in the room was crystal clear on their mission and WHY their work matters. That clarity showed up in the way they spoke about their organizations, the passion in their voices, and the energy they brought to the session. It made me think — in the for-profit world, leaders often get caught in...

Hi Reader, It’s been a while since I’ve hit your inbox, and I wanted to reconnect. Over the past year I’ve coached several leaders who are smart, capable, and hardworking — yet feel buried in emails, stuck in back-to-back meetings, and constantly putting out fires. They’re working harder than ever but still feel behind. For some, it’s even followed them home with their family and friends noticing the stress. I know this feeling all too well. I remember being this leader. I’d show up two hours...

Hey Reader, I hope you are starting to lean into the holiday season, especially this season of gratitude. Yesterday, I was visiting my dentist (not my favorite place in the world), and while I was in a little pain and a lot of discomfort, I suddenly became overwhelmed with gratitude. Although I could think of at least a hundred other places I'd rather be than at the dentist, I was still happy to be there. Okay, maybe not "happy," but I was definitely content. While sitting in the dentist's...