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Are You A “Safe” Leader?
Ah, blissful October – the month of apple cider, pumpkin spice, and the enjoyment we experience and crave in all things Autumn....
Teresa Carey
Oct 25, 20223 min read


Staying Above the Line: Questions to Ask and Avoid in Challenging Situations
Which side are you on? And I’m not referring to football or upcoming elections. Which side of the line are you on as a leader when faced...
Teresa Carey
Sep 28, 20222 min read


Five Leadership Missteps that Interfere with Scalability
One epiphany for leaders is when they realize they’re often at the heart of what’s ailing the organization’s ability to move forward. As...
Teresa Carey
Aug 15, 20223 min read


How Full is Your Cup? Creating and Holding Space to Make Coaching Count
When I entered the world of professional development, we would frequently use a metaphor at the beginning of the training day to convey...
Teresa Carey
Jul 5, 20222 min read


Struggling Over How To Address A Performance Issue? This Simple Solution May Surprise You
Taylor is a talented team member who’s missing the mark. You thought you’d laid out expectations for the role and the targets for success...
Teresa Carey
May 4, 20223 min read


Resurrecting What’s Important
Resurrection- “The act of bringing back to practice, notice, use, or vibrancy; revival” Renewal- “Becoming new again” This time of year...
Teresa Carey
Apr 13, 20223 min read


The Cure for What Ails Your Culture
A few years ago, I wrote an article on the conundrum of culture. Today, the topic of culture is more pervasive than ever in coaching and...
Teresa Carey
Mar 8, 20222 min read


Just Focus
“In a world where information is abundant and easy to access, the real advantage is knowing where to focus.” James Clear, Atomic Habits...
Teresa Carey
Feb 1, 20223 min read


Is Your Leadership Succession in Jeopardy?
On a recent visit to NC to see my parents, I was shocked to learn that two of the world’s greatest fans of the long-running gameshow...
Teresa Carey
Dec 14, 20213 min read


The ONE THING Your Team Members Most Crave
“It blows my mind that simple etiquette isn’t top of mind anymore.” Truth bomb from a client conversation last week Within the past two...
Teresa Carey
Nov 22, 20213 min read


Podcast: The ROI of Coaching
I was honored to be a recent guest on the Mariner Wealth podcast, YOUR LIFE SIMPLIFIED. As a current or emerging leader, you can simplify...
Teresa Carey
Oct 6, 20211 min read


Two Sporting Goods Companies* Diverged at a Hampton Inn
On a recent trip to St. George, Utah, we had an unexpected encounter with two well-known brands. While one experience sealed our loyalty...
Teresa Carey
Oct 6, 20212 min read


Developing Your Team: Do You Lead By Building Up or Tearing Down?
Here are five common acts of accidental diminishing that show up in the work I do. Although well-intentioned, leaders who engage in these al
Teresa Carey
Aug 30, 20214 min read


Wake-up Call: The Mistakes You May Be Making to Drive Your Employees Away
The popular song by Paul Simon, “50 Ways to Leave Your Lover™”, could be recast in 2021 as, “50 Ways to Leave Your Employer.” With a tad...
Teresa Carey
Jul 1, 20214 min read


EQ: An Important Piece in Your Leadership Assessment Puzzle
“Between stimulus and response there is a space. In that space lies our freedom and power to choose our response. In our response lies...
Teresa Carey
May 13, 20213 min read


Five Ways to Fix Burnout
As it turns out, the popular saying and song might not be true - what doesn’t kill you might not make you stronger. I received a welcome...
Teresa Carey
Feb 26, 20214 min read


An Immutable Lesson for Leaders: Words Matter
Recent events have illuminated a poignant and time-honored leadership lesson - words matter. The right words can inspire, encourage and...
Teresa Carey
Jan 20, 20213 min read


The Measure of a Meaningful Life (and Year)
Foreword: Don’t you love it when you come across something left behind that has more personal value than when you last saw or remembered...
Teresa Carey
Dec 9, 20203 min read


A Fresh Look at Gratitude
This year in particular, as we approach Thanksgiving and the holiday season, I challenge us all to redefine gratitude. By using a zero-...
teresa872
Nov 11, 20202 min read


Creating a Courageous Culture
“The courage to be vulnerable is not about winning or losing. It’s about the courage to show up when you can’t predict or control the...
teresa872
Oct 13, 20203 min read
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