Author Archives for Sue Hawkes

Delegating and Elevate 2-Minute TidBit

Published on September 29, 2022 2:37 pm Written by

Delegate Tasks to Others How are you handling the increased pace of the fall season? If it feels like there are more meetings, deadlines, and to-dos to make happen, we’re right there with you! Here’s the hard truth. You can’t do it all. In order to truly succeed as a leader, you must delegate tasks… View Article

Work Life Balance is Bullshit!

Published on September 29, 2022 Written by

I’ve asked quite a number of leaders whether there is such a thing as work life balance. Almost everyone says no without hesitation. They agree there are times we’re present, we’re grounded, we’re in sync with what matters, and we’re in the zone—feeling all the joyous personal and professional satisfaction we’re looking for. Yet, it’s… View Article

Embracing Friction #944 

Published on September 29, 2022 Written by

I was at Strategic Coach today with Dan Sullivan. It was energizing and predictably impactful as usual.  We worked on removing friction while thinking about our thinking.  Early in the day, Dan shared that friction is different than an obstacle. Friction is emotional and internal. Obstacles are outside of you. What a powerful distinction.  As… View Article

Increasing Energy #943 

Published on September 28, 2022 Written by

Who gives you energy?   What activities give you energy?  Here’s a simple exercise to try: Write a list and don’t answer with the “right” answers. Tell the truth. Who and what fill you up?  When you stop to think, is your list long? Does it flow easily and is it hard to limit all the… View Article

Toss It #942 

Published on September 27, 2022 Written by

“If you’re going to worry, don’t pray. If you’re going to pray, don’t worry.”  I was fortunate enough to be at a gathering with the Women Presidents Organization in Minnesota enjoying the incredible musical journey Jevetta Steele took us on recently.  When someone sings in a way that touches your insides, moves you and offers… View Article

Let the Firefighting Stop #941 

Published on September 26, 2022 Written by

“You are not required set yourself on fire to keep others warm.” – Dr. Joi Lewis  This quote says it all. It makes you smile, and it stings at the same time.  If you’re used to propping people up, being there for others, doing whatever it takes to help, lending an ear, a dollar (or… View Article

In an Instant #940 

Published on September 23, 2022 Written by

Relationships matter.   At the heart of it, there is nothing else.  When you run your business as if the busyness is the business, you lose.  Relationships are the intangible and visceral heart of all that matters. When you lose sight of this reality focusing on the tasks and things to do, you’ll also lose something… View Article

Hindsight is 20/20 #939 

Published on September 22, 2022 Written by

While I pride myself on doing the right thing, there are times I look back with the wisdom and perspective I lacked in the moment.  I had an event to do on the East Coast. We were scheduled in a way it would work with another event on the West Coast immediately following. It was… View Article

The Gateway to Humility #938 

Published on September 21, 2022 Written by

“Raise your words, not voice. It is rain that grows flowers, not thunder.”  ― Rumi  Last week, I lost my temper. Though I apologized quickly, it doesn’t matter, I can’t take it back. My words won’t be unheard. It may be forgiven and even forgotten, but it doesn’t change the impact.  It wasn’t the first time;… View Article

Her Unmistakable Tether #937

Published on September 20, 2022 Written by

I had the gift of a few hours with my dear friend’s parents recently. They were in town visiting family and honoring her on the second anniversary of completing her dance with cancer. It was a wonderful way to grieve, connect and reminisce. Bittersweet with memories and love with her unmistakable tether uniting us. She… View Article

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