The crazy won’t last forever…
The plane just landed. As I powered up my phone, I walked to pick up my bags. It was a long week on the road but I saw a text from a friend. Her night was free and she wanted…
Who’s Driving?
Imagine a scene where you are standing on the street corner, and you notice the bus turning the corner doesn’t have a driver. Or another, where you notice that every time you meet someone, they are just along for the…
Change means celebrate forward…
In a world that crashes forward at an accelerating pace, what does forward mean? This is important. We often judge success based on the final or finished outcome. Should that be the only measure of success? Because going forward in…
NO Labels please…I am more than that.
I recently had an opportunity to participate in the Twin Cities Business Annual Luncheon focused on Women in Corporate Leadership. I was honored to be part of the program. It’s a sold out event every year. And one that I…
Change Management…allow for an imprint.
Say the word "change" to anyone, and I'm sure you get the same response. The glazed look and the “really," is this necessary? I know you’ve seen it too. Change is all around us. And we engage in the changes that…
When what matters is clear.
Funny how time, the pace of change and urgency can drive a scurry of activity but not necessarily a good result. It takes leadership to stop. And courage to seek clarity. It's usually met with resistance. We can't do that…
The enemy is already in the room…
I arrived early to see if I could get a table in the quieter part of the restaurant. I knew the conversation with my friend would need space to work. He arrived a little late and looked a bit rattled. …
Kick Up Some Dust…
I was 6 weeks into a new assignment. The discovery process was grueling but it was beginning to provide insights. As I sat with one of the key players and my list of endless questions, I focused on learning more. I…
You’re not crazy…
It was a typical morning, I was headed to meet a friend for breakfast. The conversation starts as it usually does when you haven’t seen each other in a while, how is the family...and then moves to a more in-depth…
Look for the Expiration Date
One of my favorite places growing up was my Grandma's kitchen. It was an old house with a big pantry full of goodies. It is where I learned the importance of checking the expiration date. I was hungry and dove in…