Category Archives: Mindset & Wellbeing
Unlocking the Door to Better Decisions: Navigating One-Way vs. Two-Way Choices
Written by Juli Shulem Is the decision on the table a ‘one-way door’ or a ‘two-way door?’ In other words: Is it irreversible or not? In the world of decision-making, we often encounter what is referred to as “one-way doors” and “two-way doors.” Understanding the difference can significantly impact how we approach our choices. AContinue reading “Unlocking the Door to Better Decisions: Navigating One-Way vs. Two-Way Choices”
Every Person Has a Style – Are You Reading Yours Right?
Written by Dr. Dorothy Martin-Neville Yesterday, I attended a basketball game watching our Women’s National Champions in the over-60 league. Five of the women had been pro players and were now in this league with a new type of national awards – both here and abroad. In watching these women appear so relaxed while throwingContinue reading “Every Person Has a Style – Are You Reading Yours Right?”
Finding Balance: Are You Overworking at the Expense of Your Well-Being?
Written by Juli Shulem of Coach Juli, LLC Are you truly aware of how many hours you spend working each week? Recent insights from the book “WORK BACKWARDS” by Tim Duggan suggest that the optimal workweek should be around 30-35 hours, translating to about 28 hours of focused work. This approach is linked to improvedContinue reading “Finding Balance: Are You Overworking at the Expense of Your Well-Being?”
Risking Expansion
Stepping Into Greater Vision, Greater Work Written by Dr. Dorothy Martin-Neville There comes a time in every leader’s journey, regardless of where or what you are leading, when the current vision—no matter how successful, respected, or well-crafted—feels too small for the soul. You can feel it in your body before your mind can make senseContinue reading “Risking Expansion”
How to Get Through Emotionally Tough Times
Interviewer: Mark J Carter Interviewee: Dorothy A. Martin-Neville, PhD Everyone faces emotional downturns, especially entrepreneurs. We can get caught up in a negative story. We can get caught up in an emotion that keeps us from achieving our goals. It is possible to get to that healthy place where you can feel happiness, joy, andContinue reading “How to Get Through Emotionally Tough Times”
The Leader Within
Written by Dorothy A. Martin-Neville, PhD True leadership isn’t defined when everything is flowing and the path is clear. It’s shaped, refined, and revealed in times of adversity—when plans fall apart, the future feels uncertain, and we’re asked to make decisions without guarantees. Adversity strips away the nonessential. It removes the illusion that we areContinue reading “The Leader Within”
Storytelling Is The Key To Connection
Written by Alan Cohen I remember every detail of a recent brainstorming session I facilitated for a public relations client who handles lifestyle and food brands. We were talking about the agency’s new business pipeline and the kinds of clients that would be an ideal fit. The conversation evolved into how each team member usesContinue reading “Storytelling Is The Key To Connection”
The Energy of Leading
Written by Dorothy A. Martin-Neville, PhD Your energy defines your leadership. In so many conversations these past two weeks, I have been asked about how energy and leadership fit together. As someone who has been in the energy field for decades, that question always intrigues me. Simply put – your energy defines your leadership. ToContinue reading “The Energy of Leading”
ENGAGE: The Stoic Leader’s Guide to Thriving in Uncertain Times
Written by Machen MacDonald Currently the biggest challenge business owners and CEOs face in today’s fluctuating economic and political landscape is some form of maintaining team morale and productivity amid uncertainty. The ancient Stoics offer timeless wisdom for navigating turbulent waters with resilience and purpose. By following the ENGAGE framework, leaders can inspire their teamsContinue reading “ENGAGE: The Stoic Leader’s Guide to Thriving in Uncertain Times”
Leading Through Loss: Navigating Grief While Leading a Family Business
Written by: Jane Halford, FCA, ICD.D Grief and suddenly leading your family’s business often goes hand in hand. It’s natural during leadership succession to experience a mourning period, especially when the transfer is unexpected. Ideally, a business would have gone through business continuity planning to prepare for succession. But anything can happen at any time, catching the family unaware.Continue reading “Leading Through Loss: Navigating Grief While Leading a Family Business”