Dream Further – Don’t Change Your Dreams – Change the World! This is the theme of a three minute video by Nike. NOT seeing people who look like us, NOT having access to skills, education and mentors and NOT having access to opportunity are dream killers. In order for us all to solve the big challenges facing our world and humanity—girls (and boys!) need aspirational role models, education and access to opportunity. Read More
“People hire people who look like them—and that is the problem.” –Muffet McGraw, head women’s basketball coach at Notre Dame.
She NAILED it! You can’t be what you can’t see. I was stunned to read her words ‘Did you know that the Equal Rights Amendment was introduced in 1967 and still hasn’t passed?’ Are you kidding me? I grew up in an ERA world—Title IX. I never questioned my right to vote and I saw lots of girls like me playing sports. As we battle for women’s healthcare in the US, the right to own property and become literate in developing countries and human trafficking is still one of the biggest businesses in the world—the need for women leaders in every sector is real and BIG.
January is a great time to ask ourselves about our vision for the year ahead. We will achieve so much more if we are intentional about where we want to go – rather than racing blindly from one day to the next.
To start answering these big questions – we first need to seek clarity on what we’ve already done. Yes – first – ask more questions! The BEST clues as to what will bring us joy, adventure and fulfillment in the days ahead are embedded in the life we have already lived. Below is a short list of questions to get you started.
I challenge you to carve out some time for your self, and start THINKING.
To a great 2019!
L2B
Whoa! We are halfway into January with the buzz of New Year’s resolutions, and crowded gyms already behind us.
As we get back into the flow of life, it’s a great time to ask ourselves about our vision for the year ahead. We will achieve so much more if we are intentional about where we want to go – rather than racing blindly from one day to the next.
What do I want to accomplish?
Where do I want to go?
Who do I want to serve?
To start answering these big questions – we first need to seek clarity on what we’ve already done. Yes – first – ask more questions! The BEST clues as to what will bring us joy, adventure and fulfillment in the days ahead are embedded in the life we have already lived. Below is a short list of questions to get you started.
I challenge you to carve out some time for your self, and start THINKING.
To a great 2015!
L2B
You know last night had to be a long night for both Dean Barker (ETNZ) and James Spithill (Oracle USA) on the eve of what will be the most epic battle in the history of sailing. Sitting in very different places looking at the same objective – they must have been wrestling with very different questions.
Dean Barker – up 8 to 1 a week ago, with just one win between The Cup and his team & country. Now – bearing the mental burden of a staggering losing streak.
James Spithill – behind 1 to 8 last week after starting with a 2 point penalty – now riding the wave of one of the greatest come-back stories in all of sport.
And they meet this afternoon (pending wind) in the Super Bowl of sailing – Winner take all.
The Cup brings opportunities AND burdens that go above and beyond any other sailing competition. In addition to the sailing team and boat – there are hundreds (thousands) of people that have made each of these campaigns possible in these areas:
• Technology design, building & maintenance
• Business organization; sales, marketing, finance, legal etc.
• Fitness; nutrition, exercise, rehab
• Media
• Corporate sponsors & private supporters, not to mention…
• Fans with raging national pride
With all that on their shoulders…
• What are they thinking?
• What questions kept them awake last night?
• What questions did they wake up to this morning?
The questions they ask of themselves will bring clarity of priorities and focus. As stated in the NY Times article ‘Distilling Wisdom of Effective C.E.O’s’ April 17, 2011, ‘The greatest contribution a CEO makes to their organization may be asking the right questions.’
As a leader – what questions are YOU asking of yourself the night before the ‘Big Game’?
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