Posts by Ursula Jorch
Fear and Getting Through the Storm
We all have fears. Fears about how the company will do financially this year, about that crucial new hire who looks promising but is unproven, or about how your new offering will fare in a busy market. Fears can abound, especially if nurtured and given attention. “The future you constantly worry about Is nothing other…
Read MoreInspiring Women CEOs: Eileen Fisher
Hopefully the day will come, and soon, when we no longer have to highlight great women CEOs, and they’ll just become exemplary CEOs, period. Until that day arrives, however, it’s valuable to point out the unique skills and perspectives that women are bringing to the table in terms of leadership in companies that have impact.…
Read MoreThe Downside of Decisiveness
As an entrepreneur and leader, you make a lot of decisions, every day. Your ability to make decisions enhances your ability to run your business effectively. I’d go so far as to say that it’s a necessary trait. Often, those decisions are made with some kind of time constraint. Even if that’s not the case,…
Read MoreThe Future Doesn’t Just Happen: You Shape It Every Day
Have you ever seen or read about people in the direst of circumstances who are transcendent, happy? And others who seem to have everything, and yet feel deprived? The way you choose to think about a situation, the parts of yourself that you call on, even dig deep for, are what determine your present and…
Read MoreAre Distractions Keeping You From Having Impact?
We’re already into our third month of the year. Are you having the impact you wanted to have this year, or are you seeing progress in that direction? Quite possibly, things haven’t moved along quite as you had hoped. One reason may be that you’re getting distracted. Distractions aren’t just a nuisance. They may be…
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