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Mastering Emotions Is NOT a Matter of Willpower

As leaders, especially women leaders, we’re usually taught to mask our negative emotions and be positive, upbeat, and energetic. After all, we’re setting an example for our teams and colleagues.

But what if you don’t FEEL positive and upbeat?

We’re supposed to power through, use our willpower to paste that smile on our face and maintain that “can do” attitude, right? How does that work for you?

Judgment, Discernment, and Accepting Others

Fully and unconditionally accepting others is the surest path to fulfilling and meaningful relationships – and truly effective leadership.

So, why is it so hard?

Radical Self-Acceptance Doesn’t Mean Abdicating Responsibility

(Part two of the Daring to Transcend™ January Theme: “Acceptance”) In last week’s blog, I talked...

The Gift of Presence

What kind of presents are you hoping for this holiday season? If you’re like many, the gift you really want from your friends and family is “presence” not “presents”.

Taking the Holiday Break All Year Long

It’s December. Things are slowing down. We are all anticipating the end-of-year holiday break. But what if it makes sense to take that kind of break more often? Every week? Or every day?