For those of you that know me, you are likely chuckling at this title, as you know this is not synonymous with “me.” I’m horrible at disconnecting! Well, I’m fresh back from a week of vacation in beautiful Lake Tahoe with my family and I...
Read moreWhy Do Good Employees Leave their Job? (Yes, the question continues to be asked …)
Organizations have been asking the question and looking to research and data to help provide answers for why good employees leave their jobs. Leaders of organizations often hear the information and the data and then do very little to change, or...
Read moreThe Importance of Validation
I read an article last week in the Huffington Post where the author challenged us to rethink how we get validated because it can be perceived as overkill or perhaps not genuine. The article called it insanity. On the contrary! Validation...
Read moreThe Power of the Fist Bump
A few weeks ago, my husband John and I were at a Dodger game. We had really great seats. I mean really great seats!! We were in the first row on the railing of the second section just to the right of home plate. On the other side of the...
Read moreLeading Beyond the Cup
It is incredibly refreshing to have three daughters that demonstrate leadership characteristics every day! And it’s great to be able to share their leadership stories with you! Take a read…. There’s a great deal of information...
Read moreToday I was privileged
Your work is your own private megaphone to tell the world what you believe. When we have clarity of our own Why, we are better able to align our beliefs with that of an organization. The result is finding greater fulfillment in the work we do. ~...
Read moreIntentionally Grateful
No one ever said that making time every day to have gratitude would be easy. Sure, the first few days would be manageable, and saturated with clear-cut positives. Thankful for family, friends, for a job promotion, or a free car wash. The list...
Read moreTaking the Plunge
Life is full of surprises. Just when you get settled into a routine, or job, etc., things change. This isn’t to say that change is necessarily bad. In fact by definition, the word change literally means “to make or become different; to revise...
Read moreShout out for The Ideal Team Player
Shout out for the book, The Ideal Team Player, by Patrick Lencioni. In his easy-going, simple style, Lencioni shares the essence of team, through the three virtues that all team players must have – humility, hunger and people smarts...
Read moreNew Company, New Website – Hello 2017!
A bit late for a Happy New Year greeting, but I’m kicking off my new company, MWS Executive Coaching and my new website, so I wanted to wish you all a fabulous 2017!! May the year bring you love, laughter, friendship, challenge and abundant...
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