AIM Leadership

Look around, and you’ll notice that parents will do almost anything for their kids (sometimes even to their detriment). I’ve encountered individuals going close to bankrupt to buy their kids the best possible education. Sometimes this means moving to an expensive neighborhood to take advantage of highly ranked…
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Feeling overwhelmed at times feels like the new normal. With so many things coming at us, we have to be a master to filter, focus, and find peace. Although feelings of overwhelm may not be as serious as anxiety, stress, or depression, overwhelm does impact us. It compromises…
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Fall is one of my favorite seasons, but it can also be a time of increased stress. After all, it is a time to reassess annual goals, take stock of your budget, and, if you have children, help them adapt to new classes, schedules, and teachers.
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Progress for women in traditional workplaces has been slower than many of us would like. Could how women approach work, specifically how they accept traditional, masculine models of interactions, be part of the problem?   To be clear, the news about women in business isn’t entirely bad.
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While not yet a clinical diagnosis in the DSM-5R, FOMO (fear of missing out) is a growing problem. FOMO is a dire problem among social-media obsessed tweens and teens. But digitally distracted adults also suffer from it. Many people have provided stellar tips on dealing with FOMO, but…
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Several years ago, I attended a luncheon on the politics of promotion. The most impactful part of the presentation was a story by a participant, Cathy, who described how she actively participated in her own promotion. All too often, we hear about women who “keep their…
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After six months of executive coaching, my rockstar client was ready and eagerly anticipating her next role. Unfortunately, she had one thing holding her back. Her talented second-in-command wasn’t ready. Since my client’s promotion hinged on her successor’s ability to step up, she had been giving her successor…
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Look around, and you’ll see some people are thriving. They are embracing challenges and delivering epic results on daily basis. But you’ll also find a lot of people floundering–distracted, overwhelmed, and underperforming. So, what’s the difference? I would argue that what you’re witnessing is the new digital divide.
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