Embracing the Spirit of Summer at Work
Remember the excitement as a child when the summer months rolled around? When that last school bell rang, a sense of adventure and freedom was upon us as we looked […]
Make Life at Work Better for Your Team
According to a recent Bersin Report, a major focus in the years ahead will be on human performance – a combination of how we think, feel, experience, and react to […]
Three Questions Great Leaders Ask Themselves in the 21st Century
I recently designed and facilitated a two-day leadership training program for senior managers in the Air Force. The program objective was to educate them on the mindset and skillset required […]
4 Ways Perfection is Our Enemy and 4 Strategies to Embrace Imperfection
One of the questions I’m constantly asked is, “Marissa how do you get so much done?” Admittedly I move at a brisk pace. I don’t really have a choice, because […]
How to Manage The Three Types of Haters In Your Life
Haters. We all have them, quietly circling around us like vultures, waiting for us to fail. If we pay attention them, if we empower them and let them know they […]
10 Cardinal Rules for Working with Friends
Ask any business owner if they’ve ever worked with friends, and you will likely get a yes. How they answer you (with a scowl or with a smile), will determine […]
Do You Follow Leadership Rule #6?
I recently spent a Saturday afternoon with 600 other people from around the globe attending a 3-hour online leadership program conducted by leadership expert Seth Godin. The program included nine […]
Breaking Though The Mental Barrier
This past month, I broke through two mental barriers. One barrier was professional and one was personal, but my success with both of them originated in the same place: my […]
Overwhelmed with Messages of Gratitude?
As we go into the Holiday season, be kind & compassionate with yourself. Holidays are hard. We’re bombarded with messages of joy & gratitude everywhere, and we often feel […]
Tell Me Something Good That Happened Today
Life is Not Perfect. Life is Not Easy. Life is Good. Occasionally, we experience a speaker that touches our hearts, souls, and minds in a profoundly impactful way. This was […]
