Posts by Tracey Thorsen-Brady
Growing and Sustaining Engagement
As Jen mentioned last week, we’re exploring the topic of Expanding Your Influence over the next few weeks … because engagement with others – interacting, connecting and building relationship – is its foundation. Most of us don’t live in a bubble, so it’s important to be cognizant of how we relate to others … to…
Read MoreConviction Will Carry You
LAITHOS believes that leadership brilliance begins with a deep awareness of self. We call it Strengthen Your Core™. If you’ve been following us since the start of the new year, you know that getting purposefully connected with your strengths, values and priorities takes work. Purposefully shifting your limiting beliefs and developing the mindset that helps…
Read MoreMeasure Twice, Cut Once
Over the course of the last few weeks, we’ve shared our views on the key aspects of being intentional: Purpose … Presence … Perception – nailing this trifecta is a slam dunk that results in the desired impact. Right? Wrong. The key lies in the fourth “P” – Preparation. At LAITHOS, we help our clients gain…
Read MoreBe On Purpose
It’s been one of those days … you started with a meeting at 8:30, had back-to-back conference calls until 2; and then get a text from your boss at 2:15 asking to review your team’s latest results. There have been some extenuating circumstances, and your numbers don’t look so good. Knowing there’s not enough time…
Read MoreFlip The Switch
When concluding a coaching engagement sponsored by a client’s boss, most coaches facilitate a closing alignment call with the client and the boss. The purpose is to review the client’s growth, discuss continued areas of focus, and discern how the boss can provide on-going support. Last week, I witnessed a client who focused almost solely…
Read MoreWhen Priorities Compete
In January, we’ve explored three areas of LAITHOS’ Strengthen Your Core component through heightening awareness (or initial curiosity) about your values, strengths, and talents. Getting clear on these important aspects of who you are as a leader in work and life supports the remaining area of needed clarity – your priorities. Because when you know…
Read MoreThe Value of Values
At LAITHOS, we believe understanding your personal values is foundational to Strengthen Your Core and evolving as a leader. Your values represent what’s important to you in life – not just at work; there is no right or wrong – it’s who we are. Knowing your values helps you understand what drives you, what you…
Read MoreLooking Back Illuminates the Future
I remember thinking it was way too early for holiday decorations at the end of October. What was the rush anyway? And then … bam! We’re now one week away from the start of a brand-new year. Where does the time go?! In the past, I would use the period between Christmas and New Year to…
Read MoreDon’t Go It Alone
As I reflect on the power of teams, I remembered a blog from 2019 that I wrote; I think it’s worth sharing again… Most of my career has been about leading change; often, it was to fix something that wasn’t working. One of these opportunities – inside a Fortune 10 company – resulted in what…
Read MoreBe Purposeful with Your Words
In about a week, the streets and skies will be full of family and friends traveling to be together with others for Thanksgiving. For many, going around the table to share their gratitudes is a tradition. Too often, people around the table are so busy thinking about what they are going to share that they…
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