Building great new habits that promote leadership and personal development is a crucial aspect of self-improvement. All this month in The Circle, we will be discussing what it takes to form good ones, and undo bad ones. Journal Question: What is one good habit you’d like to form this month that will put you on the road to success in life and leadership? Let me hear from you.…
Thrilled to take the stage with fellow alum and sportscaster @Newy Scruggs as we host the TCU Black Excellence Gala in celebration of the university’s sesquicentennial. It will be a night of awards and moving performances from students and alumni. I’m especially looking forward to the Gospel Word of Truth Reunion Choir and will likely be holding myself back from joining them somewhere backstage because that choir defined…
News Release EDITOR’S NOTE: Smith and Gardere will host a private, online kick-off event tonight called “Happy Anyway” at 6:30 p.m. CT/ 7:30 pm ET. DALLAS, TX, August 30, 2023 – Acclaimed author and leading certified executive and personal coach, L. Michelle Smith, have joined forces with renowned clinical psychologist Dr. Jeff Gardere, also known as “America’s Psychologist,” to launch a transformative initiative called “Coaching + Counseling”. These…
Join L. Michelle Smith, M.S., ACC, CPEC and Dr. Jeff Gardere, two of the nation’s top experts in mental wellness and evidence-based leadership coaching, about the importance of happiness for personal & leadership success and how to stay that way despite what life and work throws at you. They’ll also discuss themes from Coach L’s new book Yes Please!, where Dr. Jeff penned the foreword and their new…
Join L. Michelle Smith, M.S., ACC, CPEC and Dr. Jeff Gardere, two of the nation’s top experts in mental wellness and evidence-based leadership coaching, about the importance of happiness for personal & leadership success and how to stay that way despite what life and work throws at you. They’ll also discuss themes from Coach L’s new book Yes Please!, where Dr. Jeff penned the foreword and their new…
Leader friends, Are you ready to ignite your leadership journey with purpose? Leadership isn’t just about direction; it’s about inspiring, impacting, and leading with a deeper sense of purpose. This week in The Circle, we’re diving into the world of Purpose-Driven Leadership – a transformational approach that shapes exceptional leaders. Discover Your Leadership Purpose: Reflect on your unique journey of growth and share your insights as…
Often, it’s the minor details that can easily throw you off balance – such as finding parking or securing a seat in these new “unassigned” workspaces. *SIGH* After that commute (the one you didn’t miss one bit), when you finally make it home, you’re undoubtedly exhausted. I completely relate. Now, ask yourself: How can I transform this season into a period of growth? (And always remember to advocate…
Microaggressions in the Workplace Harold Fisher August 18, 2023 at 8:18 pm in NEWS, PODCASTS, The Daily Drum Insight Segment It’s the end of the work week. Time to breathe a sigh of relief after dealing with the stresses of the workplace. Sometimes those stresses can be small, but significant when directed at you by coworkers. We’re talking about microaggressions on the job, especially those delivered by passive-aggressive…
And we are preparing personal and leadership experiences for you that will propel you into your winning season. Here is a preview of what’s to come. Be on the lookout for your chance to get involved in person or virtually. Some of our favorites are back, and we have a few new things as well. 📆Aug: Happy Anyway, FREE event w/ Dr Jeff & Coach L 💫NEW💫 📆Sept:…
…to lift you out of moods and mindsets and move you forward. So we reimagined things for you. Introducing “Coaching+ Counseling” with L. Michelle Smith, M.S., ACC, CPEC and Dr. Jeff Gardere. Inspired by our work together on the book Yes Please! 7 Ways to Say I’m Entitled to the C-Suite, we are thrilled to announce a game-changing collaboration – “Coaching + Counseling” – a joint, global initiative…