Posts by Tracey Thorsen-Brady
Looking Conflict in the Eye
I don’t like conflict may not be the words many people say aloud; however, they’re often the words that can drive a variety of behaviors: passive-aggressive actions; gossiping or back-channeling; “polite Southern” quips; hard-nosed attacks; or simply complete avoidance. Of course, none of these behaviors are “healthy”; however, there is a clear difference between the…
Read MoreFly, Little Birdie, Fly!
In the corporate world, having “executive presence” is often cited as a desired coaching engagement outcome. And, while it often includes communication style and strategic thinking components, when asked if they also would like to show up in a grounded yet approachable way, the answer is always a resounding yes! Hmm … sounds like confidence…
Read MoreLasting Legacy
Someone once wrote “people want to leave a legacy because they want to feel that their life mattered.” That’s one perspective. I have a different one: Leaving a legacy isn’t about my life; rather, it’s about leaving something that benefits others and makes them feel that their lives and experiences matter. It’s about ways you…
Read MoreWhat I Did On My Summer Vacation
*It’s the first week of 4th grade and it’s my turn to stand in front of the room. Deciding what to share about my escapades of the last two months was a lot of pressure! Did anyone really want to hear what I did? Would I be as funny as Sam or as interesting as Molly? What difference would it make to share my story anyway?
Read MoreTesting One, Two, Three…
Almost every time when my husband and I go out and someone overhears us talking, they say “You’ve got a great voice!” And he does. In fact, his side gig of doing voice work professionally started many years ago when those exact words came from someone who was looking for a live show announcer. It…
Read MoreLet’s Be Clear …
Whenever I go out to eat, I always ask the individual who is serving our table his/her name. It’s a way of creating some connection (one of my top values). And I’m often amazed at what happens with one simple question. When dining with some friends recently, an engaging person greeted us when we sat…
Read MoreIt Takes a Village
I’m often asked why I decided to become a professional coach and leadership consultant; especially since I never held an HR role during my corporate career. (Most people assume coaches have extensive HR backgrounds.) The fact is I loved what I was doing. I had opportunities to fix, change and create processes and systems for…
Read MoreHelp Me Help You
A results-oriented individual whose approach is “get-er-done” (as my dad likes to say), routinely exceeds expectations, and has great connections within the company receives a promotion. All great, right? Well … it depends on how that person embraces the tenets of Expand Your Influence, a key element of The LAITHOS Way™ of leadership. That’s because…
Read MoreOne Can Be A Lonely Number
I love working with high-achieving leaders – their drive and passion can be unstoppable! The funny thing is “unstoppable” doesn’t always mean it’s in a good way. That’s why it’s important to actually stop … and really take the time to explore and reflect on who you are, what’s important in your life, and what…
Read MoreClarity Is the Core of Your Strength
Who … What… When… Where… Why… It’s true. Delving into these five, small-but-mighty words will produce clarity. And, clarity creates a firm foundation for Strengthening Your Core as a leader. When we are clear on who we are and what’s important to us, everything seems … well … easier, enjoyable and rewarding. And who wouldn’t…
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