Author: Rachel Hanson

"The BTL builders are not here to change you into something you’re not. We’re here to help you get comfortable being who you are." This comment by Chet in day 71 has been one of my favorite things I've learned the more I become BTL. Most leadership programs, self-help gurus, influencers, etc., bombard us with … Continue reading Day 71: Toto…

Some of you probably read Day 70 in the book and think it doesn't apply to you. You've got a totally crazy, frustratingly overbooked schedule 24/7/365 and that's just the way it has to be - no way around it. Chet doesn't get YOUR world, after all. I often hear something similar from clients early … Continue reading Day 70: No mo…

Here's a bold claim: I believe we can bend reality to our will. Let me explain. I'm not claiming we can control reality. That would be madness. What I've learned is that the more I become core-centered and self-controlling, the more my external reality changes to match my internal world. Not so long ago I … Continue reading Day 51: Love…

"We have lots of problems, none more debilitating than lost identity." Chet's words here are right on. I lost my identity once in my life. Good news is it'll never happen again. I've been doing some writing around identity lately and have learned more. Here's a peek under the hood, so to speak. One of … Continue reading Day 40: The tyrant known as me…

So when should you pull out your CORE and OPUS? In BTL world, part of the answer is you can't use them too much. If you're a master in the art of living you engage with your CORE and OPUS long before you become lost. Staying true to who you are and on the path … Continue reading Day 31: Compass and map…

We all get the team we deserve. That's a fact. I had a client share with me recently that he needed to have a long overdue conversation with a toxic teammate that reports to him. His teammate is a high performer. One of the highest, actually. AND this teammate has gotten away with some pretty … Continue reading Day 30: Healthy CORE – healthy culture…

Another way I think of principles - they're my pre-loads. They're what I'm deciding ahead of time before the challenging moment arises. What I will and won't do when I'm faced with difficult or frustrating obstacles. I've got a client that has a difficult boss. He's disorganized, distant, and defensive. She loves her job and … Continue reading Day 15: Principles…

Fear is the default energy system that most humans run on. In day 7, Don Brown brings clarity to the fears that we all experience. Normal humans fears. Here was one of mine, and it was deeply rooted for a long time: Fear that I wouldn't be loved for who I fully am. This was … Continue reading Day 7: Big Five Fears…