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Chapter 7
I once heard a presenter at a conference, a consultant, declare without reservation or hesitation, that they were smarter than their clients. My first thought…
- Sarah Levitt·
- February 16, 2021 10:45 am·
Congruity
Congruity is alignment, authenticity its expression. Something that puts them both under a high beam, electron microscope? Leadership. A few things: Do I know and…
- Sarah Levitt·
- February 15, 2021 6:52 pm·
Wish List
Below is an initial interview wish list for On Love and Relationships℠, my new podcast. If you have suggestions for how to contact someone, please…
- Sarah Levitt·
- February 14, 2021 6:13 pm·
A Valentine
When this was posted in December of 2019, there would be one more visit. And then a year – and counting – without return. More…
- Sarah Levitt·
- February 14, 2021 1:34 pm·
Sex is Another Planet
That was one of the observations that Ian Kerner, renowned sex and relationship specialist, shared during this afternoon’s taping of the inaugural episode of my…
- Sarah Levitt·
- February 12, 2021 4:01 pm·
Spring is Coming
Even if you’re sitting in a place looking out the window to snow and icicles, like many of my clients. I saw robins – lots…
- Sarah Levitt·
- February 11, 2021 5:02 pm·
3 Questions When Delegating
What role/initiative/project would you like to take on? What do you see on my plate that you would like to be responsible for? What do…
- Sarah Levitt·
- February 10, 2021 11:10 am·
- Books ·
What Clients are Reading
Fiction and Non. History. Biography. Business books, not so much. The pages I’m turning these days, some still months later: A Promised Land by Barak…
- Sarah Levitt·
- February 9, 2021 2:18 pm·
2 Essentials for Managing Up
Be able to convey your value in the context and language of the organization’s strategy. How is what you do advancing those initiatives? Integral? Use…
- Sarah Levitt·
- February 8, 2021 10:24 pm·
- Talent ·
Connection During Disconnection
Many clients are telling me that despite the challenges of WFH, they’re feeling connected to their team in ways they hadn’t before. As we Zoom,…
- Sarah Levitt·
- February 8, 2021 1:43 pm·
Manolos for Meetings
Of the few newsletters that I subscribe to, two of them arrived this morning with similar messages about combating pandemic fatigue. Which was exactly what…
- Sarah Levitt·
- February 7, 2021 12:55 pm·
- Brand ·
What Comes Naturally
Is likely where you add the greatest value. (A truism from one of my first coaching mentors.) And not only can you not see it,…
- Sarah Levitt·
- February 5, 2021 3:52 pm·
Before I Reconsider
At last night’s Executive Forum, we discussed 2021 commitments, and I asked about a fulcrum, something that makes everything else better. 5 months ago, I…
- Sarah Levitt·
- February 4, 2021 4:54 pm·
Coming Out of the Gate
The beginning of the year is the dreamy part. It’s full of imagination and new beginnings and what could be. Essential to creating the future.…
- Sarah Levitt·
- February 3, 2021 4:41 pm·
Pandemic (Re)Prioritization
I receive Esther Perel’s newsletter and found this most recent issue full of poignant observations an insightful questions.
- Sarah Levitt·
- February 3, 2021 11:39 am·
Break Down Isolation, Open Up Imagination
At the Magnificent Leadership® Executive Forum, we’ve got top-tier guest speakers who join us for real conversations. Leaders like Brad Wilson, CEO Emeritus of BCBS…
- Sarah Levitt·
- February 1, 2021 6:28 pm·
The Results from My Client Road Trip Are In
And they’re not what I expected. Which is exactly the reason to do a client road trip. It turns out my best clients think I’m…
- Sarah Levitt·
- February 1, 2021 5:15 pm·
Humility Never Goes Out of Style
Even when you’re at the top of your game. Even if you’re super-versed in your field. Last Friday morning, I had the pleasure of interviewing…
- Sarah Levitt·
- January 31, 2021 11:09 pm·
Reconnect Retreat
Oranges and apples. Some canned soup. Tea. My running shoes. Chocolate. The essentials that get thrown hastily into a bag before leaving for the beach.…
- Sarah Levitt·
- January 31, 2021 6:09 pm·
Guess What I’m Doing in Celebration of Valentine’s Day?
Hanging out with Ian Kerner, superstar relationship specialist, sexuality counselor, therapist, and NYT bestselling author. On Friday, February 12th we’ll be recording the inaugural episode…
- Sarah Levitt·
- January 29, 2021 11:41 am·
Aptitude and Appetite
Aptitude is important. Appetite perhaps more so. Are you hiring for both? Unique Ways of Working Together in 2021: Brand New! Announcing the Magnificent Leadership®…
- Sarah Levitt·
- January 28, 2021 7:34 pm·
Trends
When Matt Rhodes-Kropf popped in to the Magnificent Leadership® Executive Forum earlier this month as our guest speaker, it was to share his take on…
- Sarah Levitt·
- January 28, 2021 11:35 am·
I Don’t Have the Time
For strategic time. That’s the indicator that you have to carve it out. Unique Ways of Working Together in 2021: The Magnificent Leadership® Ascension program is designed…
- Sarah Levitt·
- January 27, 2021 2:44 pm·
Can We Talk About Envy?
When we feel envy, we can do two things with it (once we’ve identified that’s what’s going on). The first is to victimize ourselves (some…
- Sarah Levitt·
- January 26, 2021 10:35 am·