Author Archives for Sue Hawkes

Where Are You Focusing? #1289 

Published on February 1, 2024 Written by

Have you ever heard the phrase “what you focus on expands?”   During a recent meeting, one of the leaders attending said they had been in a “funk.” Well, we all could relate to that statement. The conversation began and seemed to accelerate into all the things contributing to their challenges. It wasn’t helpful, in fact,… View Article

Your Rhythm #1288 

Published on January 31, 2024 Written by

I’m an early riser.   Barring a series of days where I’m without enough sleep, my natural timing is to wake early. It’s the same with my family.   My husband is a night owl.  Barring a series of days where he’s without enough sleep, his natural timing is to stay awake into the wee hours of… View Article

Your Winning Style #1287 

Published on January 30, 2024 Written by

Have you ever pondered how people approach teamwork? During a session recently, one leader shared this gem referencing a study they’d recently heard about stating “women need to bond to win, men need to win to bond.”  Interesting. It made me think and though I wonder if it was specific to gender or not, it… View Article

My Question #1286 

Published on January 29, 2024 Written by

I’m asking myself a question these days which moves me in much more certain directions. It’s become the mantra I need at this time in my life and in business.  The question is clarifying. It helps me say “no” much more confidently.   Saying no has created space and confidence as more and more situations are… View Article

Your Definition #1285 

Published on January 26, 2024 Written by

How do you define success?  We all measure it differently. Some say, it’s completing something, and you’d sign up to do it again. Others measure in money, material wealth, possessions, and stuff. Others measure by the accolades and awards they collect, and some measure relationships. How many and the quality are up to the person. … View Article

Are You Listening? #1284 

Published on January 25, 2024 Written by

Sometimes you just know.  In fact, when you’re attuned to life, it’s most often the case.  Therein lies the problem. A majority of the time, most of us are not dialed in enough to access the messages from our intuition, let alone to trust our gut.  This is why we rely on our heads and… View Article

Choose Your Path #1283 

Published on January 24, 2024 Written by

Too often I’m the one in my own way.   A friend shared a quote from his mom saying, “The whole world is ready to step aside if you know where you want to go.”  When you are unclear, unfocused, unsure, or simply unmotivated, the world can’t step aside.  Decide.  Then take your first action forward. … View Article

Recenter #1282 

Published on January 23, 2024 Written by

On the wall above my desk I have a question to focus my attention and remind me of what’s important.  Some days, I’m very present to it and it guides my thinking and actions.   Other days, I seem to be oblivious to it…until something causes me to “see” it again and refocus.  It works 100%… View Article

Own Your Issue #1281 

Published on January 22, 2024 Written by

If you’re busy over-discussing an issue, concern or complaint, often the simplest question to ask is: What do you want? When you can answer the question honestly, it prompts two things – answers and actions.  Often, when I’m facilitating sessions with teams and it’s time to solve issues, they drift off into an explanation of… View Article

Are You Pretending? #1280 

Published on January 19, 2024 Written by

What’s your job? It’s a vocation, a way to make money, an expression of your identity, an extension of your talents, an inroad to community and a source of pride.   It can be exhilarating, challenging, exhausting, exciting, fulfilling and excruciating.   It can be a source of all things to fill your ego and maintain your… View Article

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