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Oh, to be 1 and 4 and left in the backyard with a hose. My brother went into construction. I went into the FBI. I’m sure this somehow prepared us both. I spent this week in Chicago working with a construction company as part of their 20-year running leadership program. It was an extraordinary thing to witness: a company that has invested in developing its leaders for two decades, evolving as the industry and the people do. During the last cohort, they included well-being in t

My family at Acadia National Park. This was part of my education on freedom. I didn't realize it then. I just remember my mom worrying that the guy we asked to take our picture would run off with the camera. America turns 250 tomorrow. For most of my career, from the Army through the FBI, freedom was something I defended and protected: the Constitution, national security, the rights we're guaranteed on paper. Important work. But it wasn't the whole story. I learned the rest w

While you're reading this, my inaugural Leading Well newsletter, I'm not even here. I'm off mountain biking with my husband Rod. Yep, that is Rod way up there. He'll be waiting for me at the top of that hill. If you've ever tried to schedule time with me, you've probably noticed that Friday mornings aren't available. Behind the curtain, there's a four-hour block from 8am to 12pm simply labeled "family." In the summer we try to get on the trails early, before the crowds and th

Learn to pause This is the final post in our six-week series on building sustainable performance. Here's a wrap-up of the previous five...

This is week 5 of our 6-week look into sustainable performance. Last week, we talked about getting your guide - whether that's a person,...