Leadership-Everyday

In today's heightened stressful environments brought on by the unrest in our communities both real and online, it can feel like navigating a river of Class V rapids.  I am no expert in rafting, but I have been a time or two down the American River near Sutter's Mill in the Gold Country of El Dorado County, CA.  The only safety tips I remember were, "If you fall out, keep your head up, point your feet downriver, and wait for the water to calm down before you swim to the side." Thanks to: raftecho.com for the information  and the image. We know that not everything is going to go your way.  Sometimes things are really messy and not easy to solve.  It can feel very turbulent, moving too fast, with obstacles in the way, and entanglements that can trap us or pull us down.  But just like in rafting, the same safety principles apply. Keep your head up, you still have to breathe.  This principle is all about self-care.  I never did yoga until I became a su...

  On occasion, I am asked by an aspiring leader, "What can I do to be ready for my next step?"  I have provided both general and specific counsel based on what I think is needed, and though I have experience, that does not make me an expert.  I have perspective, but that does not mean I can see all things.  I try to best serve my colleagues with honest feedback, but I also know that it does not always land well or might not be the right counsel for them in that moment, or context.   But I came across some helpful information that may help you.  It helped me, and I am not looking for a promotion, but I do want to contribute the best I can. This summer I listened to a great  podcast from Harvard Business Review .  (Harvard Business Review Podcast 29 May 2024; How to Make Your Leadership Potential More Visible.) In it, Suzanne Peterson shares counsel for aspiring leaders to work on how they demonstrate their potential.  In many ways, it is ...