The art of interrupting yourself Of course you’re ready to begin again. It’s the New Year, we’ve turned the page. Given how traumatic last year was and how disturbing the first week of January was here in the US, begin again is needed now more than ever. As you look…

When our in-person leadership program was cancelled due to COVID-19 I met with senior leaders via video conference instead. One of the leaders told me that you can never connect on video (or phone) the way you can in person. Most people I know would probably say that’s true, but…

Here are examples of what leaders tell me happens when they are more present for themselves and for their teams. less fear and uncertainty team is more engaged, connected more intelligent and productive meetings more collaboration and participation from everyone we feel more relaxed, happier, flexible, fluid, creative Being present…

Clarity and calm come more easily in the quiet. Spend time being unavailable. Quiet. Doing day-to-day things but without noise, without distraction. Without someone else’s experience influencing yours. Wear earplugs. Resist the urge to engage — either listening or responding — to the news, to chats, to nudges, to ongoing discussions. This is easier for some than for others. Regardless of your current situation, grant yourself permission to say no in ways you haven’t been. Find ways to reduce your presence with others so you can be more present with yourself. If you can’t reduce the noise, at least reduce the volume.