Being Remembered for How You Made Them Feel: The Role of EQ in Legal Practice
Greetings from Franklin Grove, IL (population about 900)!
I'm currently here for my 30th high school reunion, and I can’t wait to see my classmates tomorrow for a BBQ get-together and bonfire (thank...
How a healthy apology shows emotional intelligence and leadership
Let’s face it – saying “I’m sorry” isn’t always easy.
But have you ever noticed how powerful those two little words can be? Apologizing isn’t just about etiquette; it can show...
How to embrace rest to be at your best!
As Memorial Day weekend approaches here in the United States, many of us in the legal profession are gearing up for a much-needed break. This long holiday weekend isn't just a time to honor and remember those who have served; it's also an opportunity...
Joy Matters: A Legal Professional’s Guide to Finding Delight in Small Things
I’ve been trying to see the Northern Lights for years. I have an app to alert me when a sighting is possible. I’m in the “Aurora Chasers” Facebook group. Every time I’d hear the...
How connections are important to your well-being, growth, and success!
Last Saturday morning, I had the delightful opportunity to serve as the emcee for the University of Minnesota School of Law Alumnae Brunch, hosted by the Minnesota Law AluMNae Network during our alumni weekend.
As...
What we learned on our great eclipse roadtrip!
Earlier this week, I had an incredible (maybe once-in-a-lifetime) opportunity to take a road trip with my daughter, who's in her sophomore year of college, from Minneapolis to Indianapolis to witness the awe-inspiring solar eclipse.
(Did you...
How to counteract being in an unhappy profession in an unhappy country!
Yesterday (March 20) was the “United Nations International Day of Happiness”, and it also marked the release of the annual “Happiest Countries” report. (Here’s the full report in case you...
Making lemonade as a strategy for success!
This past Monday was President’s Day, so our kids were off of school. We decided to grab lunch at their favorite place (Cane’s Chicken) and go see a movie (“Wonka”).
The box combo at Cane’s is a hefty meal, so we had...
Navigate the seasons of work and life for optimum well-being and success!
I’m always watching for themes and patterns, and one thing that’s been coming up this last week in questions following the presentations I’m giving and in my private coaching is the theme of...
Whisk up well-being and performance with a pinch of compliments!
Is it just me, or is January flying by? How is it already the third week of January? That being said, as a Minnesotan, I’m already longing for sunnier, warmer days and just bought some tulip bulbs in a pot for my kitchen...
It seems like there are never enough hours in the day to get it all done. Work, family commitments, home management, community and volunteer activities, and so on, and so on.
What’s the first thing that falls off the list for many of us - hobbies. Our enjoyable pastimes and things we do...
Welcome to December! It’s that complicated time of year where many of us try to celebrate holidays and fill our homes with peace, love, and joy while feeling the opposite at work!
We get to experience the competing emotions of joy and stress. As courtrooms and boardrooms grow quiet and...
