Just Say Yes to 3 Things
A Guide to Being A More Intentional Leader
Sometimes as leaders, we learn to say no so well that we forget to say yes. Saying no becomes a habit – we don’t even consider what we’re turning down or away from. Becoming an intentional leader means acting purposefully toward your goals and personal vision. These...
Ten Tips on How to Lead a Strategic Planning Session
Whether you're just beginning your strategic planning or in the middle of a process, these tips can help you create the best possible plan for your organization: 1. Get ready. Deciding what information you need to make meaningful decisions is the key to an effective...
Pause and Reflect: It’s Good for Your Leadership
Fall is my favorite time of year. For one, it's perfect for horseback riding. I often feel like I could ride forever through the crisp, cold mornings as the trees change color and fallen leaves rustle beneath Cato's hooves. The forest is redolent with the damp smell...
Why Horses are the Best EQ Teachers
Emotional intelligence, also known as emotional quotient or EQ, plays an increasingly influential role in leadership. Emotional intelligence is the ability to understand, notice, and evaluate your emotions and demonstrate self-awareness by managing emotions and...
When Your Game Plan Changes
Kate is a gentle, well-mannered mare. She's a light creamy color known as buttermilk buckskin. One of the first honorary members of the Epona Meadows Herd, she worked for years as an equine coach in Leadership with Horses. We introduced ‘In The Box’ to a client group...
Mirror, Mirror on the Wall, Who’s the Most Self Aware of All?
If you want to improve as a leader, first look in the mirror because it starts with self-awareness. Research shows that self-aware leaders are perceived as more authentic and transparent, have more engaged and productive teams, and enjoy better relationships with...
Set Your Priorities: Three Most Important Things For Leaders
When I work with business leaders on their Priority ABC, 1-2-3 List, a frequent question usually is: How do I decide what the three most important things are? It’s a good question because your Priority List is not a typical To-Do list. There’s an important...
What is a Personal Leadership Statement?
A personal leadership statement is an important exercise in self-knowledge that clarifies a leader’s purpose, values, and beliefs about who they are as a leader and how they lead others. The process begins with identifying the core experiences and role models that...
How To Get The Most Out Of Your Coaching Sessions
After years of coaching both nonprofit and for‐profit leaders, I’ve witnessed what successful individuals do to get the most out of working with a coach. Perhaps the most important element to your success is the attitude you bring to a personal leadership coaching...
