A popular leadership saying is, "Respect is earned." But is it really? In order to fully understand the difference between RESPECT and TRUST, we must have a short lesson on the definition of both of these words.

One definition of respect = "esteem for or a sense of the worth or excellence of a pers...

Words are powerful. They will either build a beautiful future, or tear it down. Believe it or not, I've actually struggled with the label of "B*tch" for decades, and it has caused me to hide in interesting ways as a female leader. This is something I've been working on overcoming in the last year, s...

Here’s what female leaders need to know about respect: You must have enough self-respect to stand up for yourself and address disrespect when it happens.

(Scroll down to watch the short Facebook Live video for a conversation about what women need to know about respect.)

You need to know how to hav...

The fears you have as a Leader should motivate you to take action - not surrender.

(Scroll down to watch the short Facebook Live video for a conversation about the relationship between fear and leadership.)

Let's talk about the relationship between fear and leadership.

Fear makes you act a certain ...

Years ago I drove my car to the side of a little bridge in a new neighborhood and prayed that one day we would live in a house by the water. Today, I'm living in the reality of that prayer. But there's more to the story and the revelation than just that. Have coffee with me in this video as we chat ...

Today's Friday thoughts with Coach Raychel  was inspired by a post on Instagram about how to feel respected in your relationships that got a lot of great comments. We get more in depth in this video on what high level women leaders need to do to feel respected in their relationships.

There are 2 st...

I stopped by the ND Today set and had a chat with Hope and Heidi about a few actions that actually make people lose respect for you, wheth...

Today let's talk about the power of scars and stories as leaders. Your story matters and builds trust with those you are leading. I'm going to be sharing part of the story from day 13 of my Amazon best-selling Bible study. You can order a copy for yourself, and another bestie leader, here!

After a...

Female Leaders have a lot of pressure put on them to not only prove their leadership abilities, but to also make sure they are giving a ton of time and money to every volunteer opportunity and advocacy group that comes their way.

There’s nothing wrong with volunteering or advocating for causes that y...

Today I want to talk to you about how to handle strong beliefs and differing opinions. I've got notes on my screen because I really want to stay focused on not go down a bunny trail!

Now, what I’m about to say will spur on strong opinions inside of you. You will most likely feel a bit uncomfortable...

Today I want to talk to you about three feminine leadership qualities to stop apologizing for.

As a society, we've been conditioned to believe that the feminine leadership traits are weak, so we often apologize for them.

Stop that!

Dear Female Leader: it’s time to be proud of our feminine leadership...