Understanding and appreciating others is essential to getting results. Effective leaders take the time to connect with others to find out what matters most—to them. 

Give yourself permission to say NO to those things that no longer serve you so you can create space for something better to emerge.

How would your approach change if you knew ahead of time that a challenging employee, client or situation was actually going to help you become a better leader?

Learning to lead yourself starts by becoming more aware of your actions through reflective thinking. 

I call this practice “building your awareness muscle.”

The more you train your awareness muscle, the stronger you become—and the more productive you and your team become.

To be effective--to get results (of any kind), we have to refuel our energy level; we have to learn to value self-care as way of making ourselves more productive and able to provide more value to those who matter most. 

Create your future like you were planning the vacation of your dreams to an island you never visited. Adopt a beginner’s mind and witness just how amazing this year can be.