Fall is the harvest time. For me, fall is the time to break down my garden and expand things. When we find something that's working in both our gardens and our businesses, we want more of it, to expand on it. Celebrating what's good on a regular basis is more than just a gratitude practice. It gives us that flowering plant that we can divide and expand. Fall is also a time to nurture and prep the soil for next spring. What are nurturing in your business right now - your team, your marketing, your products and programs?

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If you’ve been following my social media, you know my daughter got married this past weekend! What an amazing and beautiful day. You’ll continue to see a lot of posts upcoming so keep your eye tuned for them!

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What have you celebrated lately?

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You’re a leader. As a kid, you took on the roles of captain or leader with confidence! You believed in your abilities. You delegated tasks to the other kids on the team, knowing their strengths. You encouraged everyone. You set goals. You were excited. You were proud of what you accomplished at the end of it. Why as an adult, does this seem to be a lot scarier?

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I'm a huge Rolling Stones fan and I love the song, Let it Bleed. I heard it the other day and the part that says "we all need someone we can lean" on made me think of how with the back to school, back to work hybrid approach, it's not easy, and we all need someone to get help us get through this. My tip for success is to surround yourself with community, people who have your back. Find these 3 people and you'll find success in whatever it is you're trying to do.

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Loss of control. It’s something we’ve all dealt with over the past year and a half and we are getting used to going with the flow and knowing many things are simply out of our hands. We can’t control what happens, we can only respond to the situation. The best bet is to always have a Plan B and in some cases, a Plan C.

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Can you believe it's already September? It's a perfect time to look at new and fresh beginnings in your business. What have you been thinking about that you want to do in your business? Now is the time to take action on it. Create a deadline and work backwards. Calendar all the steps you need to take. Instead of waiting until it's done to celebrate, take the time to acknowledge and celebrate all of the actions you take along the way.

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As summer comes to a close, schools open back up, many return to their office and warmer weather fades for those of us on the East Coast, we once again face changes and will need to pivot and shift. I’m sure you’ve watched the news and seen some of the mandates on vaccines. New York is actually the first city to require proof of at least one dose of a coronavirus vaccine for activities like indoor dining, the theatre and gyms. Whether you think this is the right move or the wrong move, it’s happening. So, how can you prepare?

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It's exciting to build a business and all that goes into it. A common thread in many of my recent conversations is "What's next for my business?" Many options could be next for your business including growing, selling, building an exit strategy, or building up a leadership team to prepare the leaders of tomorrow. Take time to think forward and prepare your life for the joys of your future.

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When you’re at the top of an organization, acting as a CEO or a law firm partner or a financial advisor, you want growth but you also want fun. That’s where I come in! This week’s newsletter is full of lessons, but we’re using the alphabet as our guide.

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Are you a Beatles fan? I definitely am.
I read a recent article on the Beatles which shared some amazing stats about their work ethic, which no doubt played an important role in their success.
Note your work ethic. Are you showing up and present 100% of the time?
Listen in for some tips and areas to focus on to help you make the most of your work ethic and achieve optimal results.

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Don't make a decision based on details, make one based on results. When you make a decision, look at these 3 vital components.

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What opportunities do you say "yes" to? What opportunities do you say "no" to? Make a list of to-do's that are your highest priority that will move your business forward, and keep your goals on track. Choose the top three to implement and then add in others as you can. Calendaring is a crucial piece to this equation to keep you focused on where you want to be and to keep your calendar filled with ideal meetings.

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We dedicated the entire month of June to highlighting amazing women leaders in law, both on our podcast and our LinkedIn Live shows. In looking at the American Bar Association National Population Survey from 2021, the legal field is still highly dominated by males. Only 37% of lawyers in the US are women.

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Recently, I attended the Van Gogh exhibition. His art is incredibly moving. It was all on multi-media with beautiful music. What came to my mind at the end of it was how creativity impacts us as humans, business owners, and leaders.

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We just celebrated the 4th of July and freedom this year is also about getting back to a more normal lifestyle.

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There are so many business lessons to be learned from unexpected problems that we face in daily life. A recent one comes to mind as I was flying with my elderly mother. I could have easily let my frustrations cloud my thinking but instead I decided to practice what I preach: The What-Can-I-Do-Attitude. With a clear head I assessed the situation, asked for help, adjusted with a What-Can-I-Do Attitude, and took consistent action which resulted in the best possible outcome. You can do the same in your life and business.

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In my video newsletter last week, I spoke about my recent in-person client meetings in over a year. To stay on that theme, it’s important to look at this from both your company and clients’ perspectives. What will change? What will stay the same?

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This month, for the first time in a long time, I had in-person client calls. This is truly a cause for celebration. We looked at vision, short- and long-term planning, and strategies, which is much different that 2020. Last years strategies were all about pivoting and moving into opportunity. This year, we are looking at what's working and moving forward with it. Take a moment to look at your future vision and what it will take to get there. Do you want to exit or grow? What is your vision for 2025? What do you need to get there?

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What an accomplishment for pro golfer Phil Mickelson, winning the PGA Championship a few weeks ago and being the oldest golfer to do so at 50. What lessons can we learn from it to apply in business?

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