Cheryl Leitschuh Articles

Worry, worry, worry – when will it end? - Click To Read Article
Worry is the wonderful emotion that drains our energy. My experience is that worry focuses around two areas: 1) real issues that are so huge it seems we cannot ever solve it, or 2) issues that usually go away, with or without our worry. Whatever your worry category, the solution is the same. We need to understand our worry and identify what we can control and what we can’t.

Why don’t my goals work? - Click To Read Article
It is not unusual for me to meet with someone who has an incredibly detailed outline of their goals. It is sometimes layed out in a PowerPoint presentation with pictures and symbols. To the outside world it looks as if they have a very focused and productive guide for the future…BUT, they will say to me, “These are the same goals I have had for the last 7 years. I have made no progress towards these goals. What is the problem?”

What does it take to create career satisfaction and life fulfillment? - Click To Read Article
Many are always asking me what are the simple tips to creating career satisfaction and life fulfillment? My experience tells me there are five important factors necessary to creating these realities.

Time Management - Click To Read Article
During the past month I have had a number of clients who have brought the same issue to address: time management. “How can I be better focused so I can handle all the things that come my way every day?” “There has to be a better way for me to manage my time.” “My company seems to want me to do more with less! So, HELP, how do I do more with less?” “It seems impossible to manage home, kids, work and a life.” Sound familiar?

The Changing World of Work - Click To Read Article
Do you find that your organization is constantly changing, that you are not sure what organization you are working for let alone your job description? Has your job changed as a result of downsizing, out sizing and rightsizing and that it leaves you with more to do and less time? Do you find that you struggle to put your life in balance and that work is an overwhelming amount of time in your life? Do you question, “Am I in the right job?” If you answer “yes” to any of these questions, you are not alone. The world of work is changing and becoming more demanding. You need to change with it. But how?

Stress, Balance and Change Solutions - Click To Read Article
Stress, balance and change solutions - a "back to basics" discussion to use for yourself, your family, your work environment.

Stuck for an idea? - Click To Read Article
Truly creative ideas often seem very simple - once somebody has thought of them. But how do you get a truly creative idea? Here are some ways to generate your creativity.

Staying Motivated In A Struggling Economy - Click To Read Article
Fear is a very powerful emotion. When we live in fear, even of the unknown, there is a tendency to isolate, exert control and be on the defensive. It drains our energy and creates exhaustion. The majority of coaching conversations I am having these days are about this fear generated by a struggling economy. Worry over business progress, finding a job, salary and bonus eliminations, increased job performance expectations have taken over people’s mindsets thus decreasing motivation and focus for themselves and their business.

Nurturing Creativity at Work - Click To Read Article
Good managers know that creativity is essential for the health and prosperity of the companies they work for. And therefore, good managers also know that their single most important job is to nurture creativity in those who report to them.

Mentoring: A Key Strategy for Professional and Organizational Success - Click To Read Article
In this fast paced, high stress, highly competitive marketplace, individuals and organizations are looking for avenues to increase productivity and decrease stress. As technology and information overwhelms us, we often need to go back to basic answers to solve our most complex issues. Mentoring is one of the basic foundations that can address both the individual and organizational needs of our time.

LOOK BEHIND BEFORE YOU LOOK AHEAD - Click To Read Article
Now is a great time to look back on the past year and gain some perspective on where you’ve come over the last twelve months and what you’ve accomplished. It is also the time to create a realistic personal vision for 2008. A personal vision is more predictive of success and satisfaction than socio-economic background, intelligence or educational level.

Leaders and the four fatal fears - Click To Read Article
Read about the common fears that get in the way of leadership along with suggestions to overcome these fears.

Leading in Uncertain Times - Click To Read Article
What happened?! Almost overnight we have moved from a growing economy to uncertainty in direction and solutions. We can evaluate the what, why and how but it leaves us needing to lead and navigate in unchartered waters. There are five key steps that leaders need to take to move through this challenging time.

“Keeping The Pace” - Powerful Time Management - Click To Read Article
Do you sometimes feel like the white rabbit in Alice In Wonderland? “I’m late! I’m late! I’m late!” You might be aware of time management tips in the world but during times of increased stress your natural style emerges. So, you can decide to work against your natural time management tendencies OR you can work with your natural flow to improve your productivity.

Facing a career transition? You are not alone! - Click To Read Article
Whenever I meet someone to discuss their career needs, it is not unusual for them to feel as if the career issues they face are unique. While the specifics are unique, facing a career transition is not.

Don’t Waste Your Talent - Click To Read Article
As I watched the football play-offs over the last few days, it struck me how we need to consider our talents and how they fit into this game called life. What position can we play that brings us excitement, challenge and success? A position that allows us the opportunity to work hard yet is worth the effort. A position where sometimes we succeed and sometimes we fail but always feeling the importance of the position as it delivers benefits to the team?

Does Economic Recession mean Career Vision Recession? - Click To Read Article
In my conversations with individuals over the last several months a common theme has occurred. Many have said, “In light of the economic times, I need to put my own Career Vision on hold.” Does Economic Recession mean a Career Vision Recession?

Developing Winners - Click To Read Article
Our position is this: Profits and growth are about performance and performance is about people. Therefore, invest in people. Invest in people because this is potentially a highly leveraged investment.

Do You Need A Coach? - Click To Read Article
Coaching is an outcome based relationship with intentional process designed to enhance and develop professional and life skills for greater success, satisfaction and productivity.

Confusion - Time to Refocus - Click To Read Article
Our world seems confused right now! Should we move forward or stay right where we are? Who knows the answers?

Career Vision Moving Your Life From Stress To Balance - Click To Read Article
The vehicle for moving from the Stress Cycle to the Balance Cycle is a personal vision for your life and your career. This is a picture of yourself in the future that is meaningful and fulfilling for you. It can help you at each turning point when you make decisions about your life and your career. It can help you every day to make those small decisions that add up to the Stress Cycle or the Balance Cycle.

Are you DisNavigated? - Click To Read Article
The DisNavigation Quiz will tell you whether you’ve got “Personal Strategic Vision" for your life, need a push or are totally stuck in DisNavigation City

Are you spending time on things you value? - Click To Read Article
Sorting through all the pieces of what goes into a life or career can seem rather daunting. You may feel that if you can put food on the table and keep a roof over your head, and maybe somehow find time to spend with your children, that’s about all you can reasonably do. Taking the time to think through your values – what you hold most dear in life – seems like a nice extra, but not at all critical. After all, don’t we all know what our values are anyway?

Are you a ground hog? - Click To Read Article
It is the time of year when we have this interesting holiday called “Ground Hog’s Day”. For we who live in the Midwest, we pray that he doesn’t see his shadow, for it gives us hope of an early spring. If he does see his shadow, we are destined for 6 more weeks of winter (of course, in Minnesota, that is not a bad option.) What an interesting holiday??!!

Attitudes: Your Personal & Professional Growth - Click To Read Article
Research has shown that after all else, productivity can be dramatically affected by attitude, and success is certainly a function of productivity.

12 Steps Toward Greater Career and Life Fulfillment - Click To Read Article
Clients are always asking us the “secrets” to life/career success and fulfillment. You’ve heard of David Letterman’s Top Ten – here is Cheryl’s Top Twelve steps toward greater fulfillment in your career and your life.


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