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5 Leadership Lessons I Learned (the Hard Way) in the Restaurant Industry
Sharing 5 key leadership lessons gained from 12 years of experience in the restaurant industry. Discover how to build a strong team, manage your energy, cultivate mindfulness, and stay connected to your purpose, all while navigating the challenges of a demanding environment. These insights are valuable for leaders in any field.
Having It All By Letting It Go
Exploring the transformative power of letting go of expectations. Drawing on Buddhist principles and mindfulness practices, it offers a roadmap to finding true fulfillment and creating a life aligned with your authentic self.
Ditch the Resolutions
Exploring the difference between identity and intentions, and how to break free from the cycle of failed New Year's resolutions. Discover how to align your actions with your core values and create a life that truly resonates with your soul.
Knowing Your Personal Brand is Essential for True Leadership
Exploring the power of authenticity in leadership and why a strong personal brand is crucial for executives and entrepreneurs. Discover how to define your values, align your actions, and build a personal brand that reflects your authentic self.
From Buenos Aires with Love
Buenos Aires’ Alamesa restaurant demonstrates the power of inclusion to transform lives and build a thriving business. Staffed almost entirely by neurodivergent individuals, Alamesa is a beacon of hope and an inspiring example for organizations everywhere.
Do You Really Gift When You Gift?
This holiday season, let's move beyond the pressure of finding the "perfect" gift and rediscover the true spirit of giving. This article explores the psychology behind gift-giving and offers practical tips for cultivating more meaningful connections through generosity and thoughtful action.
Flattery will *not* get you everywhere—acknowledgment will
Exploring the transformative power of acknowledgment in communication. Diving into the difference between flattery and genuine acknowledgment, highlighting how the latter fosters trust, collaboration, and deeper human connection. Discover practical tips and actionable strategies to cultivate acknowledgment in your personal and professional interactions.
Feedback: Poison or Fuel, it Shapes Your Culture
Giving or receiving feedback can be difficult. It can either fuel growth or poison a team's culture. This article explores the challenges of feedback, provides practical strategies for giving and receiving it constructively, and highlights the benefits of a feedback-rich environment.
A Pre-Thanksgiving Tale & The Offense Paradox
This article uses a pre-Thanksgiving dinner gone wrong to illustrate the "offense paradox" — how taking offense can hinder communication and create unnecessary conflict. Discover practical strategies to avoid hurt feelings, acknowledge others' perspectives, and foster deeper connections with family and friends this holiday season.
Tap Into Your Creative Side: It’s Not Just for Artists Anymore
We often associate creativity with artists and musicians, but the truth is, we are all creative beings. This article explores the often-overlooked power of creativity in everyday life, offering practical tips and insights to help you unleash your creative potential and live a more fulfilling life.
You the Boxer or the Bag? The Power of Agreements
Tired of feeling like life's punching bag? This article explores how to break free from limiting narratives and reclaim your power by taking ownership of your agreements. Discover practical steps to shift your perspective and create more flow in your life.
Choosing Principled Kindness Over Mere Results
Embrace principled kindness after the election. In the wake of a divisive election, this article calls for principled kindness as a foundation for healing and unity. It explores the importance of respectful dialogue, understanding diverse perspectives, and actively contributing to a better future for all.
Accountability Hinders True Potential
Tired of the pressure of accountability? There's a better way. This article explores the power of ownership – a mindset that embraces all aspects of who we are, fosters growth, and unlocks our true potential.
Purpose Beyond the Podium
This article explores the complexities of competition, challenging the traditional focus on winning and losing. Drawing inspiration from his son's soccer game, the author examines the shift from collaboration to competition and how we can find true fulfillment by competing with ourselves, not against others. Discover how to redefine competition, embrace internal growth, and find purpose beyond the scoreboard.
Break Free from the ‘Us & Them’ Trap
This article explores the deeply ingrained "us vs. them" mindset and its impact on our relationships and society. Drawing from personal experiences and historical examples, it offers practical strategies to challenge limiting narratives, foster empathy, and create a more inclusive and connected world.
The SHIFT in My Life
Discover the 3 powerful questions that sparked a life-changing shift from anger to clarity and self-discovery. Learn how aligning your actions with core values creates a life you truly love.
This is the story of how I transformed from being "the angry one" to finding true clarity and alignment. It all began with a simple question and led to a journey of self-discovery fueled by three powerful questions. Join me and learn how to create a life you love.
The Way We're Working Isn't Working: A Shift In Life Guide to Self-Management and Well-Being
Feeling overwhelmed and overworked is not the only way. Discover how to shift from burnout to balance with this comprehensive guide to self-management and well-being. Learn how to prioritize your energy, connect with your purpose, and create a more fulfilling life.
The Courage to Choose: Owning Your Inauthenticity Transforms Your Life as a Leader
Uncover the hidden power in your moments of "out-of-sync" and learn how to turn self-doubt into courageous choices. This isn't about judgment but empowerment.
Beyond Procrastination: Embracing the Creative Power of Incubation
Is procrastination holding you back? Or is it the secret ingredient to your next big idea?
Overcoming Anxiety and Imposter Syndrome in the Workplace: Strategies for Leaders
Self-doubt holding you back? Discover powerful strategies to silence your inner critic and become the confident leader you were meant to be.