“Your beliefs become your thoughts and your thoughts become your words. Your words become your actions, and your actions become your habits. Your habits become your values, and your values become your destiny.” – Mahatma Gandhi Believing and Thinking One of the great ancient Greek philosophers explained...
Sarah Hathorn discusses the importance of a 360º Assessment Tell me what you think! Post a comment below. Do you want to use this blog article? You may, as long as you include this complete bio with it: Sarah Hathorn is a leadership development mentor, executive presence coach, image...
I just saw the new Steven Spielberg movie “Lincoln,” starring Daniel Day-Lewis and Sally Field. If you haven’t yet seen it I definitely recommend it – especially because it conveys so many powerful ideas regarding leadership. In fact, after watching it I read an article...
My Predictable Promotion advice was recently included in an article in the U.S. News & World Report “Money and Careers” section. The reporter who interviewed me was particularly interested in my insights regarding how to prepare for a leadership promotion. Despite high unemployment and a...
You rely on all sorts of handy metrics and guidance benchmarks to ensure you stay focused, productive, and right on time as both a team member and a leader. You’ve got your budget spreadsheet, your snapshot of sales, margins, and revenues, and performance reports and...
You work hard to make team contributions and respect your teammates. But your peer has a “me first” mindset. They steal your thunder, but don’t shoulder their own share of the workload. Even when you try to approach them to talk about it they just...
Many leaders make the blunder of mistaking interest for commitment and excitement for sacrifice. Being attracted to success is definitely a necessary prerequisite. But flirting with the idea of winning is never enough. You have to back up your desire with steady, progressive action and...
Are you ready to hit the accelerator in your career? I’m looking for just twenty high-achieving leaders to join me for an in-person Workshop on November 3rd. For more information and to register now, click here ...
Today’s leaders face many tough challenges. But as extraordinary as it may sound, the most prevalent obstacle to career advancement is self-imposed fear of failure and a feeling that you’re incapable of shouldering greater responsibility. After expressing how surprised and perplexed they are to learn...
Before other decision makers on the board of directors, in the C-suite, or at the head of the HR department are ready to promote you, the primary decision maker must be convinced. That decision maker is you! Anyone can temporarily project confidence and enthusiasm on...
