Do you often find yourself in a creative funk? You are not alone! This episode dives into the seasons I find myself in a creative funk, but what I remind myself to do and keep going! Take a listen and me know what practices…
Do you know the type of vibe you want your staff to experience on your team? You as a #leader intentionally design the environment and the team culture. We should never leave that up to chance. Take a listen to the three per…
Your leadership development doesn't only happen in the workplace. It can also happen while coaching kindergarten soccer! Here is a reflection of the leadership lessons I pulled from coaching soccer this season and how they c…
In this episode, I offer 4 ways we can lead with empathy within our leadership. Let's transform our teams, institutions, and communities through our empathetic leadership! Take a listen and let me know what you do and how yo…
Do you have something in your possession with deep sentimental value? After I pulled out my old college track spikes and football cleats, I immediately got emotional! Many memories of events, people, successes, and failures …
Listen to this mini reflection on my perspective of what leadership should be! Click here to download The Social Change Strategy reflecting guide described in this episode. ___________________ Do you need a speaker who can h…
Culture Change starts with you! I want us to be sure we look within ourselves to see how we can be the change we want to see and do it locally. What does being a culture change agent mean to you? One group on Instagram provi…
Be wary of the hustle culture. It will have you turning the thing you love to do into a chore. This is a reminder for me not to monetize everything that I do. Leave some activities where you can just "be." You can watch th…
This episode is simple: when you are overwhelmed, take a step back. Breathe. Then see where you can simplify to get back on track. You can watch this episode and the full series of Pondering on the Patio on YouTube! ________…
“Friends! How many of us have them?” One of the greatest actions we can do is be great friends with one another. How can we be in the community if we are unable to connect with one another to offer support? I’ve been ponderi…
There are many steps towards positively shaping our community. One of the first steps is to get to know those in our community. My hope through this episode is for you to consider how you are engaging those around you. What …
Don't give up on your dream and your calling! I wanted to be the next Ryan Seacrest... (and I still got time). You were meant to live out that dream you've been given. You have to find a way to navigate the challenges to sti…
Quit running up against barriers without evaluating why there's a barrier there! You keep pushing forward through problems thinking that it will get better the more effort you give. But sometimes you might have to take a ste…
Ain't no time like the present! Let's have fun with the process! Start with what you have and iterate as you go. You have a chance to make today better than yesterday. If you are an overthinker or perfectionist, this episode…
There are lessons everywhere, especially outside of your own industry! When we study the successes, blueprints, and perspectives from other disciplines, we can find ways to tailor those lessons to the initiatives we are doin…
I love it when my kids start expressing themselves. Especially when it comes to how they engage with work! Honestly, I don't blame them for complaining that the work is hard... But what if we had a different viewpoint on wor…
Shout out to Joseph Jackson for being on the mic! Joseph's mantra, "Being the Light," shines on his journey as we track the lessons he learned as a college athlete, teaching in Tokyo, transitioning into Healthcare, and being…
Is there a difference between happiness and gratitude? This reflection comes from the latest Marvel Movie: Dr. Strange and the Multiverse of Madness. Let's ponder together: What are your thoughts between happiness and gratit…
Life is not easy. We should have practices that help us be resilient to navigate through its challenges. Yet, could some of the adversities be avoidable? Are we learning from our mistakes? Are we uprooting the issues that ar…
There is so much pulling in our world that is pulling on our time, how do we prioritize where we need to be? Take a moment to self-reflect on the type of presence and impact we want to have in the world! Let's ponder togethe…
Perfection will hinder our progress. Let’s shake that perspective by seeing our work as a proof of concept! In this #OTMSoundCheck, I share some of the structural changes to the On The Mic W/ Ray White podcast and the mindse…
