Beauty is an internal experience that can be reflected on the outside, but always first internally. — I sat in the uncomfortably small chair tucked in the corner of the dimly lit facial room. After introducing himself, the aesthetician asked me why I had requested the consult. “I don’t want to end up looking like my mother!” I blurted out. I showed him several photos from my…

Research says curiosity lowers anxiety and gives us a greater sense of well-being, no matter your age. — The world is changing fast. It simply isn’t possible to know all the things anymore. There is too much. One response to all this change might be to shut down from the overwhelm and cling to the ways of the past. And indeed, you can always take the path of…

Your work culture affects how your employees and customers differentiate you, and this determines how successful your business will be. — Culture happens with or without you noticing. A team’s culture is the accumulation of individual and group actions and interactions. It all adds up to “the way we do things around here.” For example, around here, when it comes to starting meetings on time, we don’t. We start meetings whenever…

We must have enough humility, self-awareness and maturity to consider that we may be wrong. Or, at the very least — there are other perspectives. — As a One on the Enneagram, I think I am right a lot. Ones are known as the reformer, the guardian of the good and are often strict perfectionists. They value integrity and lead by example. They stand for what is right and good. …

Loneliness at work is real and is associated with poor performance. — Maybe you’ve heard it from your team members, or even felt it yourself. People are lonely in our WFH world. …

In a world where disruption is the new normal, an open mind is an indispensable tool. — My husband always has a dozen unanswered questions rattling around in his mind that cause him to research, dig deeper and find new ways to solve an old problem. I’m not as naturally curious and open-minded. It’s something I have to consciously work at. …

You can’t lead at your best without really knowing who you are at your best. — Each of us brings unique gifts to our world — gifts like patience, enthusiasm, creativity and generosity. We call these your superpowers. They’re attributes that have been with you most of your life. The key is to know what they are. Because once you have named them and claimed them…

Here’s how to be a better team player. — Let’s face it, working with people isn’t always easy. People get tangled up and judge each other. Team members gossip with colleagues about people who annoy them at work. As if collaboration weren’t already tough enough, now we may not even be in the same room with one another. You…

Taking a few minutes to tell your team specifically what you appreciate can have far-reaching, measurable impact. — Being an appreciative leader is not about giving compliments, gift cards or trophies. It’s not about recognition, rewards, kudos or “atta boys.” While these are certainly actions that can boost morale and egos, they are superficial. They’re the easy way out. Being an appreciative leader requires an uncommon kind of…