Leadership Values with Bryan Sensei
Over coffee, I asked my former Aikido Sensei, Bryan, who is also a leadership coach: “Why should leaders hold to their highest values during these times? Especially when so many bad leaders are succe... ...more
Career Coaching ,Leadership Self-Determination Martial Arts Mental Health Hygiene &Resilience
September 29, 2026•2 min read
Why Hold to Your Highest Values?
I’ve been asking this question ever since I was visited by a former employee from the restaurant I used to own with my husband. He had just quit a job due to bad leadership. ...more
Leadership ,Resilience Intentionality &Eudaimonia
September 23, 2026•2 min read
Firing With Compassion
Her goal was to try to make the firing as gentle as possible, and to convey the truth that this person was simply mis-matched for the job. ...more
Leadership ,Personal Stories
September 15, 2026•2 min read
What If Procrastination Is a Flight Response
Our nervous system evolved long before we were even human. It can’t tell the difference between a lion and a report that’s due on Friday. Or, if you’re a leader, what that report might reveal. ...more
Career Coaching ,Leadership tips and exercises Mental Health Hygiene Resilience &Imposter Syndrome
September 01, 2026•2 min read
BP Cuff is the Must Have Summer Accessory
A few months ago, I had dangerous blood pressure spike. My doctor put me on a beta blocker and instructed me to get a blood pressure cuff and message him with my readings every day until my BP comes b... ...more
Leadership ,Self-Care Healing Personal Stories Mental Health Hygiene Resilience &Health And Wellness
August 18, 2026•2 min read
Doubt Can Be Integrity
David Dunning and Justin Kruger, a Cornell psychologist and grad student, found that people who performed worst overestimated their skill, whereas people who performed best underestimated theirs. ...more
Career Coaching ,Leadership Resilience &Failure
August 04, 2026•2 min read
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