If you're anything like me, you like things done right, on time and under budget. I can still hear my dearly departed father-in-law saying "well, ok, Ms. Engineer" as I attempted to get Thanksgiving dinner in perfect order. Operating in excellence is something to be proud of and something that's needed in our workplaces, families, and communities. But as I grew as a servant leader and as a mom, I came to appreciate the oxymoron of being an imperfect perfectionist. I [...]

The end of the year is upon us, temperatures have dropped, stores are filling up and so are our schedules. People are focused on closing out projects, wrapping up obligations and meeting the added demands of holiday stress. To maximize the potential of the people in our charge, compassionate leaders need to consider a few points while navigating their teams through this season: Make room for extra Life I always tell my project management students and clients to “make room [...]

Whether you've heard me speak, read one of my books, or attended one of my workshops, here you'll find ways to stay connected and keep growing. I am passionate about helping people live (and work) with passion, purpose, and perseverance. Since most people spend the majority of their waking hours at work, I like to start there! If you do what you love, you’ll never work a day in your life. All that passion stuff sounds great in a perfect [...]