How to Lead in a Failing World ( Without Losing Yourself)
Truth: I’m using AI Also Truth: I wrote a book 10 years ago about leadership and having a powerful personal presence. Now I’m rewriting it. With the help of AI to research, update my language and add the current ideas about inclusion and human flourishing.
Leadership today isn’t about climbing ladders—it’s about building bridges.
When everything around you feels uncertain, your values become your compass. Influence begins by leading yourself with clarity and character.
What’s one value you won’t compromise, no matter what’s happening around you?
From Fearful to Fearless:
Every confident speaker once shook in their shoes.
How to Answer “Tricky” Questions
When you stay calm, clarify with repetition, and bridge back to your core ideas, you guide the dialogue rather than chase it. The result? You come across as thoughtful, credible, and persuasive exactly the qualities clients and colleagues remember.
“Come with Bells On”
“Come with bells on” – That came out of my mouth while speaking to a few workshop attendees. Where did that come from I wondered. Especially since, it arrived in my mind and out of my mouth without being summoned. A family saying I presumed. Bringing a few bells...
Women
“There is a special place in hell for women who don't help other women." (Keynote speech at Celebrating Inspiration luncheon with the WNBA's All-Decade Team, 2006)” ― Madeleine Albright Might Be our Powers - by Leymah Gbowee - How sisterhood, prayer and sex...
Youth
Youth is not a time of life; it is a state of mind; it is a temper of the will, a quality of the imagination, a vigor of the emotions; it is the freshness of the deep springs of life. ....Samuel Ullman (4.13.1840-3.21.1924) an american businessman, poet, humanitarian...
My Favorite Quote
Favorite quote: "Life is either a grand adventure...or nothing at all." - Helen Keller
I’m a fan of using AI as my personal assistant. Saves tons of time.