by maren | May 13, 2026 | Business, Mindset, Skill Development, Transitions - Beyond Achievement
You’re a high achiever. You excel at solving problems. You optimize, strategize, and figure your way through any challenge. You research the best approach, find the right tools, hire the right people, and execute with precision. It’s honestly impressive. And...
by maren | Apr 3, 2026 | Business, Leadership Development, Mindset, Skill Development
A few years ago, someone I respected made a decision that broke my heart a little. One of his team members made a mistake. Not a catastrophic one — the kind that happens when a human being is learning, stretching, figuring things out. When my colleague brought it up...
by maren | Mar 18, 2026 | Emotional Intelligence, Leadership Development, Mindset, Skill Development
Last Tuesday, I sat down to write a challenging email. I suddenly noticed that I hadn’t watered the plant across the room recently. Forty-five minutes later, I was still puttering around my house making sure all my plants were happy. Yes, I have a lot of plants (just...
by maren | Feb 17, 2026 | Business, Mindset, Skill Development
Have you ever felt like you’re trying to hold it all together while feeling secretly brittle inside? You’re not alone. And although the ‘brittle-ness’ seems self contained, it’s not. It’s what’s getting in the way of your success, in both life and business. Let’s dive...
by maren | Jan 7, 2026 | Business, Leadership Development, Mindset, Skill Development
Last week, Stephanie shared an article she’d read about how LEGO went from losing $1m per day (yes, per day 😳), to being solvent, to a net profit of over $266 million. All by doing something simple. Something every one of us could implement today. Let’s get into the...
