Mindful Leadership

Difficult conversations are unavoidable, but they don’t have to be destructive. They can become turning points for growth when approached with awareness, honesty, and self-regulation. Many of us weren’t raised with calm communication; defensiveness or shutdown may have felt normal. Learning to notice our emotional triggers and stay present can reshape how we relate to ourselves and others. In leadership and professional settings, emotional intelligence helps us recognize wha

On Thursday night I attended the 10-year anniversary celebration for an organization in Pittsburgh called Steel Smiling. It reminded me why we should never lose sight of those we impact, those we serve, and those who feel every ripple of every step we take. Change takes courage, but it is necessary and can be as simple as the first stone in the pond that creates a ripple. A quote that inspired the founder of Steel Smiling put it best: “If you always do what you’ve always don

We often may fixate on how to answer a question correctly, but have you ever stopped to think about the power in asking the right question instead?

Remember when I wrote about the impact the book "Good Morning, Monster" had on me? I couldn't stop thinking about it and on that long drive from Pittsburgh to Nashville, I decided I was going to email Dr. Gildiner, take a long shot and ask if she'd join the Motivation N'at podcast. Three weeks later I was shocked to see a response in my inbox. I knew the odds were slim that it would be a resounding yes, after all, Motivation N'at is still a baby, just 20ish episodes in, about