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If you were to write out all the thoughts you think in an hour or in a day, I wonder what you would witness? Our thoughts are on autopilot in our brain, and we don't often pause to observe them. But Halle, why would I do that? Well, because with each rehearsal, these thoughts are cultivating your outlook on your circumstances. I was in a coaching session with a client and heard inklings of negative self-talk…as is common to hear.   I asked him to list out some of the sentence

As a leader, building trust within your team is non-negotiable. Trust is the foundation of collaboration, effective communication, and strong performance. It’s the magic that fills in the gaps and amplifies the efforts of thriving teams.  Patrick Lencioni's The Five Dysfunctions of a Team  outlines how a lack of trust can significantly hinder a team's ability to achieve success.  But how do you know if trust is truly thriving within your team? Here are three key places to hel

Let’s talk leadership myths. Somewhere along the way, laziness and assumptions about leadership got tangled into how we think about business success. It’s time to clear them out. Here are 5 Leadership Myths  based on John Maxwell’s teachings (and why they don't hold up): 1. The Management Myth: Management and leadership aren't the same. Managers maintain systems. Leaders influence people toward positive change. (Hint: if someone can’t move people in a new direction, they’re m

I remember hearing Leila Hormozi say something to the effect of, If you’re comfortable in business, you’re moving backward. I’ve chewed on it for a while because like all things…there are interpretations inside of this to define.  Business moves fast, and so is life these days and there are three distinct places we can play. Some of which are healthier than others.  We have our comfort zone. This is where things are familiar and predictable, and we’re not exerting much effort

I love reading, yet I go in spurts with it. Because books serve a larger purpose in my life which is loving to learn.  If I'm taking a course, studying for a certification or stretching myself in some sort of way, reading is usually on the back burner. Then in the summer months, it’s not uncommon for me to have 2-3 books going at a time, depending on the mood I want while enjoying the Northern Michigan beaches.  With all the conversations I have about book recommendations, su

One of the keys to building a thriving business and cohesive team is equipping high-performing employees with essential leadership skills. Yet, leadership development often falls by the wayside—especially in small businesses and organizations with under 50 employees. When owners and executives have a strong leadership team that’s aligned in problem-solving, communication, and commitment, the whole organization benefits enormously. And the momentum becomes tangible—in both eff