[Pearls of Leadership Wisdom] Bring out the best in others
How are you leveraging your talents, and how are you helping to bring out the best in others? Sandra challenges leaders to consider this and uplift not only their teams, but themselves.
[Pearls of Leadership Wisdom] Coaching and self-renewal
While having lunch, Sandra's nine-year-old granddaughter asked a simple question: “What do you really do?” Sandra told her she helps leaders grow and improve. Her granddaughter thought for a moment, then asked the one question that stopped Sandra: “Then who helps you get better?”
[Pearls of Leadership Wisdom] Are you caught in the waiting game?
In this 5-minute video, Sandra shares four critical questions leaders must ask themselves if they are caught in a waiting game an environment of new business challenges. Her best advice? Resist this temptation.
[Pearls of Leadership Wisdom] Lead from the seat you are in
Leadership isn’t defined by a title—it’s expressed through your actions. The ability to influence starts with mindset and candor, not position. Many people lead far beyond their role, and so can you. In this 5-minute video, Sandra outlines three ways to influence from where you are.
[Pearls of Leadership Wisdom] Pay attention to your attention
Multitasking may feel like a strength, but research shows it comes at a cost. Frequent task-switching reduces both productivity and effectiveness. In short, multitasking doesn’t work. To help you refocus, here are three guiding bywords.
[Pearls of Leadership Wisdom] Courage in action
In times of uncertainty, leaders may feel pressure to have all the answers. Yet overlooking the complex emotions people are experiencing can erode authenticity. Sandra reframes this moment, showing how balancing honesty with hope can be powerful—and sharing three practical ways to lead with vulnerability.
[Pearls of Leadership Wisdom] Protect the vital few
Today’s leaders are balancing nonstop urgency with the need to think ahead. In this pearl, Sandra uses two stories to share three ways to keep your organization focused on the vital few priorities.
[Pearls of Leadership Wisdom] The power of reframing
Have you ever been in a situation where you felt stuck? Or felt that somehow a situation was hopeless? In those moments, that’s exactly when you need to be able to reach into your toolkit for the process of reframing. Here Sandra shares three examples of this powerful concept in action.
[Pearls of Leadership Wisdom] With hope for boundless compassion
Sandra was moved by a quote from Dietrich Bonhoeffer who said, “Silence in the face of evil is itself evil.” So while she doesn’t have solutions or easy answers, she does share some ideas on how to use silence effectively to show boundless compassion.
[Pearls of Leadership Wisdom] Tuning in to stress
How do you stay attuned to signs of stress in yourself, or in others, during times of uncertainty? In this 5-minute video, Sandra reviews his three stages of stress reaction, and how you can effectively respond to both others and yourself during difficult times.