In the English language, a common phrase used to be ‘it doesn’t sit well with me’. It’s fallen out of common usage and I rarely hear leaders use this phrase during our coaching sessions. I wish it would come into common usage again. In my leadership roles, long before I review facts, figures, and tangible evidence related to a situation, I … Read More
Following up to last week’s post, I want to say a little bit more on the topic of ‘being in joy’ as an important factor in the leadership that is required for nourishing a culture of leadership. Some of you have written that you are struggling with this topic and having difficulty with answering the questions that I suggested to … Read More
People in leadership who come to me to learn have an interest in figuring out how to nourish a culture of leadership in their organizations. The first exploratory question that I ask the leaders I am mentoring is ‘what do you understand about being in joy?’ This can lead to consternation in the reply ‘what does my joy have to … Read More
