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The first time a coachee confessed to Imposter Syndrome I was puzzled. This person was accomplished, well-educated, and successful.

July 3, 1776, they considered themselves British citizens. The next day, they declared themselves independent Americans. What a shift in identity.

It’s graduation time. I’ve “mined” graduation speeches for “golden nuggets” as we each take stock of where we are on our own journey.

Have you had a week where everything seems to be going wrong? We must change the situation by putting one foot in front of the next to solve it.

There have been times when my work started to feel stale less engaging. Learning a new skill or tackling a new challenge helped reignite my spark.

It is hard for me to keep a New Year’s Resolution. Why is that? We have a limited supply of willpower and need to best use it.

Think about your Desired Future State. Don’t settle, have it really be a transformation. This is your 2.0 “version” you should set sight on.

I have been thinking about the space in between change; that transition time from the “old” to the “new.” It could be from setting a goal or practicing a new habit.

As I’ve completed major projects, gone through big events, or understood new responsibilities, I’ve often said two words to myself: “Begin again.”

These transformational words are common in leadership journeys. Often, it’s parents who believed. It could also be a colleague or a friend, like you.

My father recently passed away after struggling with Parkinson’s & COPD. As I was on this journey, I realized the importance of leading with empathy.

I reflected on my graduation from the MOR program and wondered how to keep that energy going? What are some specific things you can start doing today.

I wrote these essays to help new leaders as they began their leadership journeys. They were also valuable to more experienced leaders.

At first, the prospect of leaving management was concerning. What would it mean for my career prospects? What would happen to my current team?

With unemployment low, turnover high, and job openings plentiful, what should we be doing to ensure that we have, and keep, the people we need for both operational and strategic activities?

I suggest that you begin by changing your nomenclature. Instead of speaking and thinking about resolutions, begin to speak and think about commitments you willingly make to yourself.  Why?

College is perhaps one of the biggest decisions many people make. The power of a first impression is real and on full display in the visiting process.

[Today’s Tuesday Reading is from Sean McDonald, Vice-President of MOR Associates. Sean may be reached at [email protected].]  “Is responsive to urgent requests.”   If you have taken a 360 Leadership Assessment with MOR, it is likely the statement above was your highest score. As a leadership coach, seeing this as your highest score gives reason […]