Traci's Blog Posts
Embracing the Absurd: A Leadership Journey
In the labyrinth of leadership, we often find ourselves at a crossroads where the path forward isn’t just unclear—it seems…
Are You Ignoring Your Most Powerful Leadership Tool – Imagination?
Happy New Year! As we tiptoe (or maybe cannonball) into 2024, I want to talk about a power tool we…
Beyond the Summit: Navigating Success and What Lies Ahead
As we bid farewell to 2023, I find myself reflecting on a year marked by milestones that were once distant…
Cherishing the Real Over the Ideal: A Thanksgiving 2023 Message
Turkey time is nearly upon us here in the US, and while we’re dusting off those heirloom platters and polishing…
Navigating Turbulence: Mastering Your Mindset with Compassion and Purpose
Hey there! Ever had one of those weeks where the universe decided to test your limits? You know, like preparing…
From Remote to Real: Brewing a Sense of Being & Belonging in a Virtual World
Remember the good ol’ days when you could walk into your office, smell the aroma of brewed coffee, and get…
Don't Worry, Work Happy: An Almost Humorous Guide to Increasing Your Motivation & Happiness
Are you and/or your team members stuck in the murky, mosquito-infested swamp of workplace tasks? Do you find yourself or…
From Procrastination to Productivity: The Little-Known Time Management Tips That Work
Lately, it seems like time is moving faster than ever. There seems to be so much to do and not…
Are you shhh-ing your soul?
In a world that often emphasizes productivity, success, and external validation, it’s easy to fall into the trap of ignoring…
What do you want? Why does it matter?
What do you want? What is something in your life that your heart desires? I ask this question consistently when…
Leadership Myth: Leadership is about Leading Others
MYTH: A Leader’s Primary Focus is on Leading Others 🤔 Wait, what? How is that a myth? Well, this myth might…
How to Solve Any Leadership Problem Better
In continuing our series on leadership myths, here’s #3: Many people believe that great leaders are just better at coming…
It's not about your leadership traits, it's about...
Leadership is about leading through everyday ups and downs. It is about responding to situations and circumstances in our ever-changing…
Leadership Myths - Part 1 (An atypical perspective on humility)
We have been fooled by marketing slogans and the Masters of the Universe who created them for our entire lives.…
Treating Fear as a Friend
What would you accomplish or experience if fear, anxiety, and worry didn’t get in your way? In my January 2022 article,…
Use Fear & Self-Doubt to Overcome Procrastination
Fear and self-doubt are often called negative emotions, but are they? I mean no disrespect to Brian Tracy, who has…
4 Words That Can Change A Life
Have you ever been in a place where you felt unsure and filled with fear and self-doubt when you wondered where…
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How can this [still] be happening?
Have you said something to yourself like this? Maybe even recently? It can be frustrating, discouraging, and overwhelming with all…
Massive Action or Passive Action, which are you taking toward your success?
We all know that the only way to reach our goals is to take massive action. Sitting around and waiting…
R.I.S.E. in 2021
In order to bounce forward from 2020, you need to R.I.S.E. in 2021. What are you looking forward to in…