As I was working with clients last week, a theme started to emerge. This is surprisingly common, it is almost as if my clients are coaching each other through me. This week was stories involving ethics, corruption, and even embezzlement. The stories were about current...

This was a week that had me “saying uncle.” As the older sibling, it was my sisterly duty to make my little brother “say uncle” while sitting on his head and holding his arms down. I looked it up and the term “saying uncle” can be traced back to ancient Rome which is...

I love excellence. I think many people believe that excellence is something you work towards. I argue that excellence is something you are, something you practice every day, like brushing your teeth. Here’s a few ideas on how to Be Excellence every day. 1. Make others...

The power of ‘Thank You’ can never be underestimated. Gratitude is not only a polite mannerism taught in preschool, it can become the foundation for your career. A sincere and authentic ‘Thank You’ shows appreciation for another. And who doesn’t want to be...

As I find myself for the second weekend in a row running out of time fast, I realize that I don't have my weekly Windley Works post prepared. Instead of staying up late or putting something together that my heart isn't into, I decided to let myself off the hook and...

On this Super Bowl Sunday, Windley Works honors The Legendary Coach Tony Dungy. One of the most admired leaders in all aspects of life. Check out this link for more on Coach Dungy's leadership philosophies......