How to Build Relationships 15 Minutes at a Time

Last week I wrote that if you don’t design your life, someone else will. The same is true of your relationships. Here’s how I built mine, 15 minutes at a time.
How to Design the Life You Actually Want

I’ve spent most of my life being a little nervous before every event I’ve ever planned, quietly wondering whether anyone would show up. From my daughter’s milestone birthdays to my first business event this summer, the same two things have carried me through every time: support and partnerships. This week, as we celebrate independence, I want to talk about the freedom we each have to design our own lives and why we never have to design them alone.
The Light My Father Wouldn’t Let Me Dim

My father told me as a girl to never dim my light. Here’s what that taught me about where resilience really comes from and the one joyful habit that builds it in everyone around us.
Why Joy Is the First Step to Becoming a Resilient Leader

Joy is not a reward. Joy is a leadership advantage. Leaders who actively cultivate joy improve decision-making, increase resilience, and sustain performance under pressure. The READY stage of resilience begins with discovering what fuels you, because without joy, leadership performance erodes over time.