Leadership Blog
Slow Down to Speed Up
Courtney Lynch, June 10, 2019
If You Find Yourself in a Hole, Stop Digging. - Will Rogers Angie and I've talked a lot about slowing down lately. While we've both made attempts at Mindfulness meditation, I'll admit that I… Read More
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Before You Say “Yes”
Courtney Lynch, May 20, 2019
Think Before You Say "Yes." As we make decisions how about to commit our time and resources, we often focus on what we have to lose if we say “no” or don’t capitalize on a… Read More
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3 Practices to Help Monday Feel like Friday
Courtney Lynch, April 15, 2019
I recently joked that on Monday I hate my previous Friday self. What do I mean by this? Like many of you, I’m often tired on Friday. So, my Friday self, excited by the prospect of… Read More
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Rethink Risk
Courtney Lynch, March 18, 2019
Risk by its very nature is supposed to be scary. We are taught to fear it, mitigate it and avoid it. Yet if we look at our lives, risk is often the precursor to joy,… Read More
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Here’s Why We Need More Post-Ego Leaders and How to Be One
Courtney Lynch, December 3, 2018
I was recently talking with a colleague about what it takes to succeed in a demanding role. She shared that she thought the successful leader would have, “high competence, medium ego and be low maintenance.”… Read More
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Reduce Conflict & Improve Outcomes by Gathering More Viewpoints
Courtney Lynch, November 5, 2018
Tomorrow is election day. Above all else, please vote. While doing so, recognize that what you're voting for matters to you; others might not share your viewpoint. Here are some thoughts to consider: Effective… Read More
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Innovation = Recombination
Courtney Lynch, October 8, 2018
Recently, I had the luxury of spending three days with Luis Perez-Breva, the Director of the MIT Innovation Teams program. In addition to being an extremely successful entrepreneur who has built and sold multiple companies,… Read More
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The Power of the Quit
Courtney Lynch, June 25, 2018
I recently walked away from something I cared deeply about. I quit. I stopped. I gave up. It was an excruciating choice, yet the deep peace I feel affirms it was absolutely the right thing to do. … Read More
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