Rebecca Heiss

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The concept of manifestation has gained significant popularity in recent years, captivating individuals seeking to take control of their lives and shape their realities. While some dismiss it as mere wishful thinking, there is a growing body of scientific evidence that suggests manifestation is more than just “woo-woo”. At the heart of manifestation lies the … Read more

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It seems like every day I’m reading about another company enduring massive layoffs. In this environment of fear and change how can leaders (and anyone really!) navigate the tumultuous times that disruption brings? A fascinating study of the company that is often cited as enduring one of the worst periods of disruption, Illinois Bell Telephone, … Read more

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If you want to be a leader start talking. At least that’s the conclusion drawn from a new study that has been deemed, the babble hypothesis. While controlling for other factors including intelligence, personality experience and background on specific tasks researchers have found that none of these factors influence the selection of a leader nearly … Read more

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The responsibility of knowing that our decisions have the potential to impact the lives of everyone on our team can be a daunting weight to carry even in the best of times. But when we have drastic disruptions to our businesses, that burden of responsibility can become crushing. As our teams look to us for … Read more

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Who’s to blame? I have a likely unpopular opinion on quiet quitting.   Quiet quitting isn’t the employer or manager’s fault. To be clear, the employee isn’t to blame either.   I believe the finger is to be pointed squarely at the cultural norms we have created around stress.   The mindset most Americans hold … Read more

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I was listening to one of my all-time favorite singer/songwriter’s Chris Pureka yesterday and her lyrics to the song Cruel and Clumsy always stop me in my tracks (you can listen here). She sings… “…[ ]we’re in love with our sadness sometimes” What is it about that bittersweet sensation? I believe that it’s the cruel … Read more

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There are a number of attributes that leaders need today to stay at the top of their game. So what should leaders focus on in the limited amount of time that they have for self-development? I’ve narrowed down the list to the 5 attributes I believe leaders need in order to be the most effective … Read more

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[vc_column_text]In the words of the great philosophers, The Rolling Stones, you can’t always get what you want…but often what you WANT and what you actually LIKE and will lead to living a purposeful life are two very different things. Our brains can often fool us right into serious dissatisfaction but in this post, I’ll explain … Read more

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[vc_column_text] As leaders, we KNOW the value and importance of feedback, unfortunately, there is still a lot we get wrong when it comes to getting feedback ourselves. [/vc_column_text][vc_video link=”https://youtu.be/s6l3GMdsi3w” css=”%7B%22default%22%3A%7B%22text-align%22%3A%22center%22%7D%7D”][/vc_video][vc_column_text]Here are the three things I see most frequently preventing leaders from gaining the self-awareness that could truly help them grow. Feedback is scary. Sure it … Read more

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[vc_column_text]Do you have a case of the Mondays? Every. Damn. Day? You’re not depressed exactly, you’re just kinda…meh. Unmotivated. Stagnant. Stuck. In this post, I’ll define that MEH feeling and give you some strategies to break through the fog of feeling….just kinda….I mean….whatever. I’m always on the lookout for new ways to help my clients … Read more