Each day we get to choose to embrace a Friday mentality, what I call my “vacation perspective.” We just have to choose it.

vacation, habits, perspective, what's possibleMonica PhillipsMay 1, 2015

It's Not Too Late To Be A Rainmaker

Are you ready to take ownership of your practice and be the rainmaker you have always wanted to be? Rainmakers work effectively to build and foster meaningful relationships, identify top contacts, and use technology to aid in research, branding, tracking, and touch points.

Own Your Journey

I had the pleasure of meeting Marcia Greenberger at a lunch program hosted by the Women’s Bar Association of DC. She is the founder and co-president of the National Women’s Law Center, which she started 40 years ago.

I dare you to like this post.

Warning – this post might offend you. If you don’t want a challenge, don’t read it. If you want what I want, please like it and share it. Maybe we can make a difference.

Top 10 Quotes From the Inaugural Lead On Conference

5,000 women attended the sold-out, inaugural LeadOn Conference in Santa Clara, CA on February 24, 2015.

Five Strategies to Break Old Habits and Lead a Thrilling Life

Many people get stuck in routine and a comfort zone with habits that don't allow them to do more and be more. We are often afraid of being great. It is easier to be average and do what's easy. When we are great, then others expect more from us.

Top 10 Inspirational Phrases

We all need a little inspiration from time to time. And sometimes we find it in the most unexpected of places - an image, a well-timed call from a friend, a favorite quote from a book. This week I was particularly inspired by the words of Maya Angelou. I am grateful that she shared her words with us so I start and end my list in memory of her. She had so many incredibly inspiring words.

inspirations, inspiring words, quotes, Ira Glass, Maya Angelou, stand tall, don't quit, transformMonica PhillipsJune 1, 2014

Five Questions for Authentic Leadership

Coaching strengthens emotional intelligence and gives leaders the ability to recognize how other people are feeling in a business context and to react appropriately for mutual benefit. Consider some of these key thoughts from research on executive coaching.

Monica PhillipsMay 12, 2014

You Are Beautiful Just As You Are

Who are you? Do not define yourself by the things that can change – material possessions, age, career, gender.

be authentic, anger, fear, love, experience transformation, the beauty inside you, authentic selfMonica PhillipsMarch 3, 2014

Get to the Top with Momentum

I had a goal to run a marathon before I turned 30 so I did. I ran the Twin Cities Marathon when I was 28. I had just finished my master’s degree while working full-time and learning piano. My running and exercise regime had been inactive to say the least and I knew I needed some help to get to the finish line.

momentum, mantra, marathon, initiative, leadership, strategy, team work, accomplish your goals, get to the topMonica PhillipsFebruary 26, 2014

Seven Steps to Stay Motivated and Reach Your Goals

Happy New Year! I have had some inspiring conversations with clients this week. It is so rewarding to work with people who are passionate about what they do and focused on what’s next.

commitments, new year, focus, coaching, motivation, goals, accountability, seven steps, leadership strategies, mantra, vision boardMonica PhillipsJanuary 8, 2014