Joyful Leader

Continuing in our series about using time in alignment with our values and priorities, today we're talking about design.

So many of us have experienced the feeling that time got away from us. Or the …

We have more demands on our time now than we ever have. With all the noise, it can be difficult to figure out what to prioritize.

Especially given that our mental, physical, and emotional resources a…

We’re slowing down to take a look at how we use our time.

In this episode, we’ll look specifically at how we make decisions about time. We’ll ask two incredibly important time decision questions. One…

Many of my clients want to work on how they use their time.

Sometimes in their personal lives — spending more time with family, for example.

Sometimes in their professional lives — using their work h…

I recently had an experience that threw me. It was challenging mentally, physically, and emotionally. And for several weeks I didn’t feel like myself.

But out of this came an opportunity I didn’t exp…

I’m going to say it right off the bat: I don’t like the term impostor syndrome (or imposter if that’s your preference).

It implies sickness, something for which we need treatment. And that it’s someh…

Imagine you’re watching a play.

And the theater has a spotlight operator — someone who directs a beam of focus on the appropriate dialogue or action at any given moment.

This focus isn’t the only thi…

Let’s talk about science. The scientific mindset, specifically.

Last week, I shared that there are two skills that help us build habits that look big and impressive from the outside, but feel easy an…

I have some insider info for you. A secret tip, if you will.

People sometimes hear about some habit I have and comment that they think I have superhuman discipline. Or commitment.

And I’m shocked bec…

You’ve got a plan for your week, balancing multiple high priorities. And then something goes sideways. Something specific — someone else doesn’t deliver in the way that you expected.

In this scenario…

Imagine that every situation you find yourself in, every circumstance in your life, is a song.

What you think about yourself in relation to that circumstance or situation is the song's baseline . . .

“You need clear boundaries.”

“You need to draw a boundary with that person.”

There’s so much talk about boundaries, needing to have them, and how to establish them.

What are they? What does it mean t…

Last week we talked about change resistance — how, in the effort to be efficient, the human brain manufactures thoughts that, if listened to, will keep us where we are.

Today I want to share three mo…

Let’s talk about change, shall we? Specifically, changing our actions, habits, and behaviors in ways that make our lives better. When we try to change something about our lives, we often experience d…

How’s “Failure” as an episode title? Does it really make you want to listen? I thought so.

Today we are indeed talking about failure. Specifically, how many of us encounter situations where our fear …

Today on Joyful Leader we’re diving back into team culture.

This week is all about specifics — I’m walking through WHY, HOW, and WHAT from the framework we shared last week, and giving you different …

Every group of humans who spend time together develops a group culture — a set of behavioral or attitudinal norms. These norms become the group’s default way of being — the way they are without even …

Today we’re talking about a standard I recommend to my clients: self-evaluation without self-judgment.

Many of us are committed to learning, growth, and deeper self-understanding.

Judgment moves us f…

Today is the 2nd of two episodes on creating a great meeting culture and improving your company or team meetings. (Or your one-on-ones!)

This episode is all about clear and well-executed roles. We’re…

Today on the podcast, we’re talking about a ubiquitous part of office culture . . . meetings.

Generally, we talk about meetings with a tone of annoyance or exasperation. We have too many, they’re not…