by Beth Strathman | Aug 7, 2018 | assumptions, authentic, awareness, behavior, beliefs, change, ego, evolve, leadership, leadership skills, leadership training, resilience, self-awareness, success
When was the last time you got out of your “comfort zone”? Here’s a story, from storyteller Michael Meade, about the fact that seeking safety might be costing you something: On the ancient savannas life pours forth in the form of teeming, feeding...
by Beth Strathman | Jul 24, 2018 | authentic, awareness, behavior, corporate culture, leader, leadership, leadership training, management skills, self-awareness
Is it difficult for you to find the right balance between being task-focused and relationship-focused? Is it simply challenging to figure out how “nice” you need to be at work? Do you ever wonder what it really means to be a good team player? If you’ve never had these...
by Beth Strathman | Jun 25, 2018 | awareness, ego, evolve, leader, leadership, leadership skills, management skills, self-awareness
Initiations are cycles of physical or psychological separation, ordeal, and return that we encounter throughout our lives. When we fully integrate the lessons from these experiences, we develop as people and leaders. (See a previous post on initiations) However, if...
by Beth Strathman | Jun 25, 2018 | awareness, behavior, ego, evolve, leader, leadership, leadership skills, management skills, self-awareness
Have you worked for companies with similar undesirable corporate cultures? Have you tended to work with the same type of people who have characteristics that drive you crazy? It might be time to look at these patterns more closely to learn more about yourself....
by Beth Strathman | Dec 19, 2017 | awareness, behavior, beliefs, executive, leader, leadership
How do you react when you think your direct reports are making you look bad? Do you focus on yourself and scurry to salvage your reputation? Or do you focus on your team and take the opportunity to improve your team’s skills and processes? You’ve spent the better part...
by Beth Strathman | Sep 21, 2017 | authentic, awareness, behavior, beliefs, evolve, executive, leader, leadership
You encounter leadership problems or challenges all the time. Did you ever notice that they end up being the exact circumstances you need in order to evolve as a person and a leader? You may have issues with people who don’t respond to you as you’d like. You might...
