Author: Rachel Hanson

Writing is a skill just like any other. There are different ways to hone that skill and different ways to use the tool of writing. One of my clients is learning to write in a whole new way -  he's learning to write purely for himself. Not for how it'll be perceived, or what he's … Continue reading Writing

We all work, play, and perform best at different states of alertness and intensity. Experts would call this an arousal curve. In college athletics, we called it your hype number. On a scale of 1 to 10, 10 being high energy, where do you perform best? And how do you prepare best for how you'll … Continue reading Hype number

Leaders can easily get stuck in task orientation. This is especially true when they've recently been in a doer role and rewarded (promoted) for being a doer. There's a switch that must be flipped, if they're to be successful in a role that involves leading others. The switch must flip from being a performer to … Continue reading Doer to leader

Started with a new client last week. That means starting with the basics. This client asked a good question out of the gates - how do I know this will work for me? Easy, see last Monday's post - do the work. I've had clients bow out on this work or not see the changes … Continue reading Does this work?

Not all stress is bad stress. In fact, stress is neutral. Eustress is beneficial stress - good stress. It can be motivating and even empowering. Distress not so much. Some of that is situational. Loss of a job due to downsizing, for instance, creates distress and may be out of our control. Some distress, however, … Continue reading Eustress

High achievers are often (usually) drivers. Drivers of productivity. Drivers toward a goal. Drivers of meetings and agendas. What's the risk if you're always driving? No one else is given the space to do so, or even to learn how to drive. Leaders must practice this skill. Builders must live this out in our practices … Continue reading Create space

Do the work. Stop worrying about those that are ahead of you. Stop lamenting how far you have to go. Stop thinking about how great you could be. Stop trying to hype yourself up that you're better than you think you are or better than others say you are. Do the work. Think less, worry … Continue reading Do the work

"I'm known for being a coach who goes harder after winning. If it isn't broken, break it. Because comfort is the death of teams." - Emma Hayes Comfort is the death of teams. You could also say comfort is the death of excellence. Great coaches, great leaders, get a little itchy when things get comfortable. … Continue reading Break it