Fresh Perspective

Weekly wisdom to help you lead with intention and elevate your team’s results

What’s Your Story?

By Wendy McManus | August 2, 2019

I am a magnet for success and good fortune. About ten years ago, I adopted this affirmation. It reminds me…

The Impact of Asking “Why” Questions

By Wendy McManus | June 19, 2019

The brilliant Simon Sinek implores us to “Start With Why”. It’s a question that’s intended to drill right to the…

A Great Job Starts With A Great Boss

By Wendy McManus | June 17, 2019

I reconnected with a friend this morning. My first question was, “How do you like your new job?” Without missing…

The Secret to Happiness Is…

By Wendy McManus | June 14, 2019

It sounds simple, but it’s not easy. It takes effort and intention to identify your values and then arrange your…

What’s the Difference Between Training, Mentoring and Coaching?

By Wendy McManus | May 22, 2019

There seems to be lots of confusion about the differences between training, mentoring and coaching. I see leaders claiming that…

High Impact Activity

By Wendy McManus | May 9, 2019

Nearly all of my clients tell me that lack of time is the obstacle that’s standing between where they are…

The Gift of Clarity

By Wendy McManus | April 30, 2019

I recently had my favorite dining experience EVER at Colonie in Brooklyn, NY. While seated at the Chef’s Counter, I…

Not Sorry, Grateful

By Wendy McManus | March 18, 2019

It had been a busy week and I was playing catch up. I hit “reply” to an email that had…

Set a New Year’s Vision, Not a New Year’s Resolution

By Wendy McManus | December 11, 2018

For most people, New Year’s resolutions just don’t work. Instead, create a vision for 2019 that excites and inspires you.…