Somewhere along the way, a number became the measure of whether we're okay. This week's reflection looks at what actually happens once the milestone arrives — and what it was never built to deliver.
Tag: decision-making
The Lighthouse Got Vetoed: What We Get Wrong About Presence and Performance
Corporate coaching has a look. My lighthouse didn't fit it. But what got vetoed from my website turned out to be the most accurate metaphor I have for what high performers actually get wrong about presence and performance.
Why Perfectionism Slows Your Decisions (and What to Do Instead)
Perfectionism looks like high standards. In practice it is a protection strategy that delays decisions and costs leadership momentum. Here is what to do instead.
Before You Walk Into the Room
She had prepared for this conversation. She knew the numbers. She knew the counterarguments. She had rehearsed her position the night before and felt clear about it. By the time she walked into that boardroom, she had already been in three meetings. She had also fielded a client escalation and skipped lunch. The room was… Continue reading Before You Walk Into the Room
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