Reader, I have something special in the works, and I wanted you to be the first to know. I’m launching a community for emerging leaders—just like you! When I started my leadership journey, I made mistakes that stalled my growth. I didn’t have a space to ask the tough questions, learn from others, or get real, practical guidance. I had to figure things out the hard way. I don’t want that for you. That’s why I’m building a space where leaders at any stage of their journey can learn, grow, and...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Reader, I hope you’ve been doing well! I owe you an apology—it’s been far too long since I last reached out. Life and business have been moving fast, but I’ve been working on some things that I think you’ll love. Hang in there with me because there is more to come. In the meantime, I have something special for you. If you’re a leader looking to reignite your team’s energy, build trust, and navigate change with confidence, I have just the thing. For the price of a cup of coffee, you can get: 🚀...
2 months ago • 1 min read
Reader, Congratulations 🎉 on reaching the end of the first week of our leadership challenge! You've made incredible strides, and it's time to take a moment to reflect on all that you've accomplished. Over the past seven days, you've: Identified Your Goals for this challenge. Reflected on What You Admire Most in Leaders, gaining insights into qualities you wish to embody. Discovered Your Core Values and related leadership qualities. Selected Three to Five Core Values as your primary focus....
8 months ago • 1 min read
Reader, I know it feels like I ghosted you or just dropped off the edge of the earth. Well, I am back. "Rebecca, where the heck have you been?" I underestimated how committed - or I should say OVERcommitted - I was for the month of May. It started near the end of April as Hubby and I celebrated the years we have spent together. We love spending time in semi-remote places, so we found a cabin in Highland, NC, to crash for the weekend of our wedding anniversary. Let's just say that the drive to...
9 months ago • 2 min read
Reader, Who are you, really? It's a question that cuts through the noise of titles and roles, demanding an authentic answer. In our last conversation, we delved into the essence of identity and direction, challenging the notion of being defined solely by our job titles. As the concept of "Imposter Syndrome" continues to pervade discussions, it's a reminder of the importance of carving out our own genuine identity amidst the chaos. Remember those three questions I posed? Who am I? Where am I...
12 months ago • 1 min read
Reader, "I don't have time." That is usually the response I get from people when I tell them how much I read. Yes, I get it because, at one point, I said the same thing myself. Then, I set my phone and iPad up to send me weekly "screen time" reports. The first report shocked me. I spent how many hours on my electronic devices? It was a triggering moment for me to examine how much of my life was being absorbed into scrolling and clicking. So, I began a journey to break the habit of always...
about 1 year ago • 1 min read
Reader, Is your cab light on? As I was checking into a conference yesterday, the lady checking me in complimented me on my eyeglass frames. After a brief conversation, while she prepared my badge, she asked me if I had heard the story about the cab light. Of course, I had not, so she went on to say this: One of my dearest friends told me this story. In New York, the taxi cabs used to have a light on top of their car to indicate if they were available. If you saw the light, you knew the cab...
about 1 year ago • 1 min read
Reader, What would you do if you knew you would not fail? I first heard this question more than 20 years ago and it made me pause. As the amazing Les Brown walked us through how we limit ourselves, it made me think - am I thinking too small? He then went on to say this: The graveyard is the richest place on earth because it is here that you will find all the hopes and dreams that were never fulfilled, the books that were never written, the songs that were never sung, the inventions that were...
about 1 year ago • 1 min read
Reader, So, how did your week go? Did you set aside time to do some thinking about developing yourself as a leader? As we head into the weekend, I wanted to remind you that "you are in charge." In charge of what? In charge of your decisions, your choices, and how you choose to spend your time. You are not in charge of how other people choose or decide. Why is this important? Over my career, I have seen many potential leaders give up on themselves. At some point, you begin to realize that...
about 1 year ago • 1 min read