“Liminal space... It is where we are betwixt and between, having left one room or stage of life but not yet entered the next. We usually enter liminal space when our former way of being is challenged or changed—perhaps when we lose a job or a loved one, during illness, at the birth of a child, or a major relocation. It is a graced time, but often does not feel “graced” in any way. In such space, we are not certain or in control.”
Read MoreEven in the best of times we all want to get a glimpse into how other people are living their lives. It’s one of the things I love most about my work– I get to see how different organizations, teams and leaders navigate the complexities of life.
Over the past few weeks, I’ve been listening for best practices, themes and lessons that feel important, not just for me, but also for other high-performing leaders. My hope, in putting these together, is that you read something that makes you feel like you’re not the only one experiencing this. And maybe you’ll make the smallest of adjustments that might help you be a better you for yourself, for your team and in your own life.
Read MoreOver the past few weeks I’ve had a lot of coaching conversations. My clients have very little in common. They range from their 20’s to their 60’s. They are diverse in just about everything - how they identify their race and gender; what they do; their levels and the industries in which they work.
And you know what? For as different as they all are, there are certain universal themes that are underlying all of our conversations…
