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    April 19, 2013

    Leverage and Lead with Your Gifts

    by khowells

    As a leader, do you fully recognize and own your gifts? How can you leverage what you’re best at if you don’t really know what that it? Some of the best gifts and insights emerge in day- to -day conversation with our colleagues. At a recent leadership session, we were talking about confidence. One woman shared that she had learned…   read more »

    April 08, 2013

    Finding Sanity in Simplicity

    by khowells

    Ever wonder if it’s just you? Why oh why does life feel so complex at times? A recent article in the Wall Street Journal offered me some perspective that I’m not alone and that there are many reasons for the crush of complexity. One root cause is the “overwhelm of choice”; 800,000 apps for your phone, thousands of breakfast cereal…   read more »

    March 26, 2013

    What State Are You Cultivating?

    by khowells

    “I would like to achieve a state of inner spiritual grace from which I could function and give as I was meant to in the eyes of God.”  ― Anne Morrow Lindbergh, Gift from the Sea It’s spring in Oregon; at least pretending to be. During the PNW winter; I always wish for spring. (You would too after it’s rained since October – at…   read more »

    March 13, 2013

    Behaviors Can Change Your Mind

    by khowells

    Do not be wise in words alone- be wiser yet in deeds. ~Jewish Proverb Most of us have heard, or even taught others, that our mindset impact our actions. I work with clients and leaders every day on the power of their mindset and how it impacts their non verbal behaviors. But we don’t hear as often that “actions can…   read more »

    February 25, 2013

    Forty Day Worry Detox

    by khowells

    As part of my spiritual practice I now observe Lent. It is the period of time from Ash Wednesday to Easter;  a season to look inside, to simplify and to consider the internal state of your heart and soul before God . This year I decided to forgo drinking wine. Though I enjoy wine as a social and mealtime ritual,…   read more »

    February 13, 2013

    Practicing Patience in A Hurry Up World

    by khowells

    There’s something about airports that reveal my “growth opportunies”. Last week flying home from Wyoming would’ve been funny if I hadn’t been so frustrated. I’d been away from home for a week and you know how it feels; it is past time to be home and more than anything you just want to get there. First my flight was delayed,…   read more »

    January 22, 2013

    Leading Through Powerful Questions

    by khowells

    As managers and leaders, we often feel we are paid primarily for “answers” to help solve the many challenges that surround us. At times, this is true, but is only part of the success equation.  Learning to ask penetrating and insightful questions from a genuinely open and curious mindset is a powerful leadership skill.  With most employees and customers “flying…   read more »

    January 04, 2013

    Looking Back to Live Forward

    by khowells

      “Life is best lived looking forward but best understood looking back”. – Soren Kierkegaard Such a true and appropriate quote as we begin a fresh new year… Living with intention requires that we carry last year’s insights into the year. So here’s what 2012 taught me… what about you? What were your lessons learned that you’ll carry forward to create…   read more »

    December 19, 2012

    The Magic of Mentoring; A Gift that Keeps on Giving

    by khowells

          I love giving gifts and it’s always a challenge this time of year to exercise self control so I don’t “overbuy”! But even as much fun as it is to select, purchase and wrap a gift with a special someone in mind, I know intangible gifts are the most lasting and valuable; unlike sweaters that quickly go…   read more »

    December 12, 2012

    Yearning for Wisdom

    by khowells

         What’s the most valuable trait for leaders today? Many would probably say intellect, or some might advocate for emotional intelligence; others might cite the need for a deep and wide network of contacts, educational background or pedigree. I would agree with others that courage is pretty high on the list , especially as it appears to be in…   read more »