How important is emotional intelligence to your success in business and in life?
In my experience, it’s everything. We often focus on technical excellence — mastering the “what” of our jobs. But emotional intelligence (EQ) is all about mastering the how. How you interact, how you respond, how you connect.
This week, I had the incredible opportunity to speak at the home offices of two iconic global brands — McDonald’s in Chicago and Coca-Cola in Atlanta. Just seeing those logos instantly brings to mind what each brand stands for — consistency and an unmistakable identity.
That got me thinking… what about your brand?
What’s the one leadership quality you must have to build a successful team?
Recently, I had the honor of being in the presence of Colonel Jason Glynn, the commander of Nellis Air Force Base. When I asked him that question, he didn’t hesitate for a second.
He said, “Trust.”
What lessons can you learn from loss? Today marks one year since I lost my beloved Frenchie—my husband of 20 years, my partner, my cheerleader, and the one who brought endless joy and laughter into my life.
This past year has been an extraordinary journey through grief, and in the spirit of honoring him, I want to share three lessons I’ve learned from this excruciating year, that went by extremely fast.
The true key to being both a great leader and a great networker isn’t found in strategies, scripts, or even titles. It’s found in something simple yet powerful: curiosity. I recently heard Michael Dominguez, President and CEO of Associated Luxury Hotels International, speak about networking
This week, I had the privilege of hearing a phenomenal speaker at a leadership conference—Kath Koschel, founder of The Kindness Factory. Her story and message moved me deeply, and I knew it would be the perfect inspiration for today’s Front-Row Friday.
In this day of artificial intelligence and ChatGPT threatening to take over jobs in the workplace, my message for this Front-Row Friday is simple: never underestimate the power of human connection. We need it now more than ever.
The famous comedian, game show host, and talk show icon Steve Harvey learned a life-changing lesson when he was just a boy—and it’s a message worth remembering today. When Steve was in grade school, his teacher asked the class to write down their biggest dream.
How big is your obstacle?
When you’re in the middle of a challenge, it can feel massive, like a mountain that would be a challenge to climb. But what if the obstacle isn’t as big as it seems? Sometimes, all it takes is a shift in perspective.
How do you react when one of your friends—or even a competitor—achieves success? Do you celebrate them, or do you secretly feel a twinge of jealousy? It’s natural to feel envy when someone else gets the recognition, the promotion, or the opportunity you wanted.