This week, I thought I’d share my “Y Theory.” When it comes to the myriad of micro decisions we each make on any given day, this approach has proved invaluable in my life. The brief 2-min video here explains it. Risk Forward & Rock On, P.S. The post two weeks ago about who (and …
This past Wednesday, I delivered a keynote in Vancouver to 550 of the top performing financial advisors at a Fortune 100 company. Their interests, needs and challenges are very different from other recent audiences: 50 senior leaders in a global healthcare company 250 sales team members in tech 800 entrepreneurs 2000 franchisees My clients often …
For many years, whenever I found myself struggling with a decision or high-stakes challenge, I would discuss it with a wide range of people. Talking about the situation made me feel less alone. And in doing so, it released some of the pressure, like opening a valve. But that approach proved problematic for 3 reasons: …
Well, it was quite an extravaganza! As some of you know, this past spring, I delivered 14 keynotes, 4 workshops, and took 4 personal trips . . . all inside of 8 weeks. When I told people this, I received two types of responses. People outside the industry said, “That’s nuts!” or “That’s crazy!” …
Making a critical decision without a full plan in place can feel like stepping into a void. But sometimes it needs to be done. This 90-second excerpt from last week’s webinar includes a brief story of how I was able to do it, and the one thing I knew for sure. Risk Forward & …
HOW TO MAKE A DECISION WHEN YOU DON’T KNOW EVERYTHING Read More »
I had a sinking feeling within 15 minutes of our first official planning call. Did we just hire the wrong team? Something seemed seriously off. But we were only 2 months out from the big launch date, and we had to continue. Within a month, however, the situation had turned into a full-blown crisis. So …
V’S SECRETS: UNEXPECTED INSIGHTS INTO WRITING & LAUNCHING MY BESTSELLING BOOK Read More »
Got a wisp of an idea? Feeling pulled in a certain direction? It’s worth paying attention. Some of the biggest companies, creative endeavors, and most important inventions didn’t start with complete clarity and a fully fleshed-out plan. Instead, they started with an idea …a wisp…an “Inner Current.” This 1 min. 34-second clip from a …
Within your organization or team, some individuals might have cool and unexpected ideas. Unfortunately, people in more senior positions can often shut them down. This brief story has become a favorite for audiences. Risk Forward & Rock On, Victoria P.S. If you liked this story, a more complete version of it appears in the …
This is a personal post so feel free to skip if you’re looking only for business insights. ** “We are so lucky.” My husband and I say this frequently, and I felt it in a profound way throughout these last 10 days as we took a trip into the past, visiting D-Day sites in …
THE FREEDOM WE HAVE TODAY; THE BRAVERY OF THOSE WHO CAME BEFORE Read More »
Well, I got quite teary on stage at the end of my keynote this week. Why? I was truly moved. The room was filled with leaders from Topgolf, a company devoted to the “Unlimited Power of Play.” Over these weeks, I’ve written a bit about the importance of playfulness and the value it holds in …
