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Anyone Else Need a Fresh Start?
Here in NC spring is coming. If the budding trees and just-popping daffs didn’t make us notice, the robins have. They’re everywhere, chirping and hopping…
- Sarah Levitt·
- March 8, 2024 2:24 pm·
Having a Plan
Is good. Being able to assess if that plan is working is better. Having candid communication and accurate measurements, better yet. And making the necessary…
- Sarah Levitt·
- February 29, 2024 8:12 pm·
I Regret that I Called You
A client said this. After asking to chat and run something by me. My response was a fit of laughter (they have a dry and…
- Sarah Levitt·
- February 27, 2024 2:15 pm·
Ways of Working Together in 2024
Below you’ll find a full list of offerings, including the newest. If you don’t see what you’re looking for, contact me: sarah@sarah-levitt.com I answer all…
- Sarah Levitt·
- February 26, 2024 2:17 pm·
If You Move the Goalposts
By raising the bar, Or changing the responsibilities of a role, Or simply promoting someone, But aren’t explicit about where those posts reside, then you…
- Sarah Levitt·
- February 20, 2024 9:27 pm·
Love at Work
I listened to a portion of the Mel Robbins podcast today where she talked about a keynote speaker she’d heard years ago, a principal whose…
- Sarah Levitt·
- February 13, 2024 9:06 pm·
The Only Way to Get Better
Is by doing it. I’ve had this conversation twice in one week. With people of very different skills sets. But it’s true. If you find…
- Sarah Levitt·
- February 11, 2024 8:41 pm·
Caramels
Of all kinds. Chili, Almond (my fav), Salted, and more. Plus 30 or so other confections that can be found at the one and only…
- Sarah Levitt·
- February 9, 2024 5:50 pm·
Announcement: The Magnificent Leadership® Live Annual Event is October 17+18 in Raleigh
Limited to no more than 15 senior executives, this unique business leadership event combines front-of-the-pack peers with candid conversations behind closed doors, small working groups,…
- Sarah Levitt·
- February 8, 2024 9:25 pm·
- Grammys ·
Wow! Ms. Chapman and Mr. Combs in a Fast Car
Worth a listen if you haven’t already.
- Sarah Levitt·
- February 4, 2024 10:36 pm·
Why Me?
Or better asked: Why you? I promised you an updated list of offerings, and that is coming to you next week. In the meantime, I…
- Sarah Levitt·
- February 2, 2024 1:51 pm·
Boeing’s Bolts
I’m catching up reading the newspapers after travel for client work. And the door that blew off that Alaska Airlines plane in mid-flight? Initial investigations…
- Sarah Levitt·
- January 29, 2024 11:49 pm·
Wondering What’s Next?
Settle in, peeps, this one’s a bit long. I wanted to get this to you when you might have more bandwidth to digest it. A…
- Sarah Levitt·
- January 21, 2024 12:10 pm·
When You Can’t Afford the Time
True story. Toward the end of a coaching session many years ago, a very busy COO at a Fortune 500 company confessed to me, “I…
- Sarah Levitt·
- January 19, 2024 1:13 pm·
Brand New Offering! Ready? AIM.
I want to get this to you now, before it goes out to social and my website. There will be a full list of 2024…
- Sarah Levitt·
- January 17, 2024 9:35 pm·
To Those Who Dream
Thank you. You elevate us all. Happy Birthday, Dr. King.
- Sarah Levitt·
- January 15, 2024 7:15 pm·
A Dog Stuck in the Mud
I got a voicemail yesterday from the Executive Director of one of the charitable organizations that I donate to. And she did something pretty unusual.…
- Sarah Levitt·
- January 9, 2024 6:05 pm·
Did You Forget?
I was listening to this podcast while making a pot of soup today. And one of the first things that Dan Harris said really caught…
- Sarah Levitt·
- January 6, 2024 6:00 pm·
This Question
Came up first in conversation with a mentee, then a client, and now I’m finding it helpful, as well. So I thought I’d pass it…
- Sarah Levitt·
- January 3, 2024 9:09 pm·
Happy New Year!
Welcome, 2024! I’m always surprised at how much a year contains, at all that can happen. I’ve had a tradition for a long time to…
- Sarah Levitt·
- January 1, 2024 6:34 pm·
The Last Sunday Sketch of 2023
Of all things not business and leadership related. Reading: This list for what’s next for fiction. The Midnight Library, a rec from a very dear…
- Sarah Levitt·
- December 22, 2023 8:46 pm·
Last Chance to Register!
I wanted to let you know that registration closes tomorrow at 5pm ET for my upcoming cost-free webinar, Authoritative Influence, on January 9th at 11am…
- Sarah Levitt·
- December 20, 2023 12:49 pm·
4 Questions
As you are traveling, cooking, merrying, unwrapping, giving, and celebrating over the coming weeks: 1. What do you most want to be different in 2024?…
- Sarah Levitt·
- December 19, 2023 9:37 pm·
Time is of the Essence!
On January 9th at 11am ET I’m offering a cost-free, 45 minute webinar on Authoritative Influence. Registration closes this Thursday, December 21 at 5pm ET.…
- Sarah Levitt·
- December 18, 2023 12:22 pm·