Posts Tagged ‘Leadership’
The One Practice That Changes How Your Team Shows Up
Before people perform, before they exceed expectations, before they become remarkable — they need to feel seen. Because recognition isn’t just a nice-to-have. It’s the foundation of trust, engagement, and performance. When people feel seen and valued, they show up differently — with more confidence, ownership, and commitment. And the data backs this up. According…
Read MoreThe Real Reason You Can’t Move Forward (You Need Optimism)
The Real Reason You Can’t Move Forward (You Need Optimism) Shira Miller on The High Performance Life podcast with Scott Danner In this week’s episode, I am joined by Shira Miller! Shira is passionate about helping people live and lead with purpose, optimism, and sustained energy. A two-time TEDx speaker, Certified Executive Coach, and author…
Read MoreLeadership Starts Here: Why Self-Care Is Your Greatest Power Move
As a C-Suite executive, I face the same challenges many leaders do—setting strategy in a rapidly changing world, managing people and projects against deadlines and budgets. But lately, the hardest challenge of all has been something much more basic: getting enough sleep to fuel everything I’m trying to accomplish.
Earlier in my career, I wore my ability to get by on four to five hours of sleep as a badge of honor. I thought it proved my work ethic—how GenX of me, right? But over the years, it caught up with me.
Even with healthy eating and regular workouts, I noticed my ability to concentrate—and even my IQ points—dropped when I had several nights of poor sleep in a row. That’s not how I want to show up in my professional or personal life.
And here’s the truth: pushing hard might give you wins in the short term, but sustained success comes from making well-being a top priority.
Because you can’t lead well if you don’t feel well.
Read MoreWhen Success Feels Like Fraud: How to Recognize and Reverse Self-Doubt
Picture this. You’re standing on stage, applause thundering in your ears, clutching the award you’ve dreamed about for years. Or maybe you’ve just opened the email confirming your big promotion, the one that launches you into a whole new league. You should be soaring… but instead, a small voice in your head whispers:
“Do you really deserve this? What if they find out you’re not as good as they think?”
If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Maybe your moment looked different—
The client win that made your quarter.
The industry spotlight on your work.
The day your boss told you, “We can’t imagine this team without you.”
These are supposed to be pinnacle moments. And yet, for many of us, they’re shadowed by a surge of self-doubt.
Read MoreThe 7 Steps to Recognition-First Leadership: How to Activate the Remarkable in Your Team
Let’s face it: most people feel unseen at work. According to Gallup’s 2025 State of the Global Workforce Report, a staggering 69% of employees in the U.S. are not engaged — a 7% increase over 2024. That lack of recognition isn’t just a feel-good issue — it’s a performance problem. Disengaged employees cost organizations in…
Read MoreCommunity is essential to wellbeing: Here is how you can start building yours now
How to Find Your People Have to admit that I was giddy with excitement recently. Why? Well, it wasn’t because I was meeting Taylor Swift, traveling somewhere else on my Bucket List, or discovering the secret to time travel (although I’d be delighted with all three, obviously). What got me so jazzed was sitting around…
Read MorePersonal Branding: Why It Matters and How to Make It Work for You
Back in the day, personal branding used to be reserved for A-list celebrities – you know, one-name wonders like Beyonce, Cher or Madonna. Social media and technological advances shifted that paradigm and in today’s competitive world, establishing a strong personal brand is essential for business leaders, executives and entrepreneurs. I’m defining personal branding as creating…
Read MoreWhen to Stop Apologizing with Shira Miller
When to Stop Apologizing with Shira Miller Shira Miller on I Wish They Knew podcast When does an apology actually make things worse instead of right? In Episode 219, Shira Miller discuss the detrimental effects of “apology speak” in our personal and professional interactions and help us know when to stop apologizing. We discuss ways…
Read More4 Ways to Instill More Optimism at Work, According to a Happiness Expert
When I entered the corporate workforce over 30 years ago, women still wore pantyhose out of an egg-shaped container, fax machines were the latest technology and the message about how to succeed was clear – work hard, and non-stop. And my Gen X-self did just that. My benchmark for success as an entry-level PR person…
Read More5 Ways to Lead with Kindness
Some things are undeniable – like the boiling point of water is 212°F, gravity dictates that what goes up, must come down and Dolly Parton, well, she’s a national treasure. You might know the sassy country music icon for more than 50 years of hit songs, high profile movie gigs, philanthropy and recent podcast and…
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