Surgeon Atul Gawande gives readers a glimpse into a simple but effective tool: the checklist. Simple and elegant, a checklist is an easy-to-implement tool that can help us to manage the complexities of life. atulgawande.com/book/the-check… #IgniteAShift #SummeReading #SolutionsInMind

Who makes your list of history’s greatest leaders? Mahatma Gandhi? Joan of Arc? Martin Luther King Jr.? Nelson Mandela? Queen Elizabeth II? Marcus Aurelius? #Leadership #GreatLeaders #IgniteAShift #SolutionsInMind #leaders #publicspeaking Photo credit: Raffaele Nicolussi

Let’s talk about the law of large numbers. Actively listening and communicating allows us to uncover individual nuances. When we expand this concept to a large group of people, patterns emerge (consider a coin toss)! #SolutionsInMind #IgniteAShift #ActiveListening

Remembering my amazing friend Koko on what would have been her 52nd birthday. It was a privilege to paint her portrait and have the opportunity to get to know her. A life-changing and unforgettable experience. Gorilla Foundation

Natalie and I would like to wish a very Happy Independence Day to our American friends, family and colleagues. Enjoy the holiday! #IndependenceDay #HappyFourthofJuly

Everything in an interaction is an important element of communication. Are you paying attention to both verbal and non-verbal cues? Consider a handshake. The strength of the grip and the duration of the handshake can tell you a lot about a person. #SolutionsInMind

Beware of confusing persuasion with manipulation. I support influencing with integrity and am strongly opposed to manipulation, which is founded in immorality. When you choose to influence with integrity, you choose to use your powers for good, not evil! #SolutionsInMind

Do you prioritize motivation or discipline? Motivation is a great tool to help you determine which direction you’re headed. It gives you insights on what you’re passionate about and what you want to achieve. Discipline is what will get you there. #SolutionsInMind #Success

Let’s talk dopamine! We're addicted to activities that increase dopamine levels, which makes sense since dopamine is what enables us to experience pleasure, satisfaction, and motivation. Choose healthy rather than unhealthy sources of dopamine this weekend! #SolutionsInMind

Learn more about the origin of the Myers-Briggs and the astounding impact that it has had in "The Personality Brokers: The Strange History of Myers-Briggs and the Birth of Personality Testing." penguinrandomhouse.com/books/546958/t… #SolutionsInMind #PersonalityTest #Psychology

Writing a book is the last thing I dreamt I’d ever do. And yet here we are today, a year after #IgniteAShift hit bookstores and earned a bestseller spot with The Wall Street Journal and USA Today. It’s funny how we surprise ourselves, isn’t it? youtube.com/watch?v=MHLHJT…

Love this quote from the Harvard Business Review’s "The Secrets of Great Teamwork" hbr.org/2016/06/the-se…, although I would replace the "but" with AND! #SolutionsInMind #Leadership #WorkplaceDynamics #Communication Harvard Business Review #IgniteAShift

Wishing you relaxing long weekend vibes as you make the most of this last bit of summer! #SolutionsInMind #SummerVibes #LongWeekend #IgniteAShift

I'm thrilled to announce that my conversation with Kimberli Lewis will be re-airing on the Leadership Beyond Borders podcast on September 19th! voiceamerica.com/episode/146599… VoiceAmerica Media Kimberli Lewis #SolutionsInMind #IgniteAShift

University of Texas neuroscientists successfully decoded data from non-invasive brain scans in order to reconstruct language and understanding. It’s true – we're on our way to literally reading minds! Check it out: theconversation.com/how-close-are-… #IgniteAShift #SolutionsInMind

Stabilo showcases their range of highlighter pens by highlighting remarkable women (both literally and figuratively) whose achievements have gone without proper recognition. It’s subtle, and it resonates with the audience in a powerful way. Love the innovation #SolutionsInMind

Lest we forget. #RemembranceDay2023 #ThankYouVeterans #ThankYouForYourService #HopeForPeace

O Holy Night music.youtube.com/watch?v=wvqDsd… via YouTube Music Beautiful music for a reflective time of year!