Resources and insights
Elaine’s 30 years of experience overflow here on her blog in the form of notes, ideas, and true thought leadership.
Dec 13, 2024
Pre-holiday Reflection
Wasn’t it just January? One moment we’re setting ambitious goals, and the next, we’re Googling last-minute New Year’s Eve recipes (spoiler: everyone loves deviled eggs). You may be feeling exhausted and overwhelmed by all the end of year pressures from budget deadlines to gift buying. The Grinch side of you just wants to get out town, eat too many cookies and drink a pitcher of your favorite cocktails. Take a breath. Time off is almost here.
Aug 24, 2018
Reality Test with EQ 360 Feedback
Highlighting the importance of leveraging strengths and addressing weaknesses through self-awareness and feedback, as illustrated by the use of the EQ 360 assessment to enhance leadership effectiveness and emotional intelligence.
Aug 12, 2018
What’s the value of time together?
Outlining the benefits of executive teams conducting off-site retreats, such as gaining fresh perspectives, facilitating strategic planning, fostering creativity, enhancing team alignment, and improving decision-making for the growth and profitability of their companies.
Aug 1, 2018
Emotional Intelligence: A Path to Growth
Highlighting the pivotal role of Emotional Intelligence (EQ) in enhancing leadership performance, with self-awareness as its cornerstone, and suggesting spiritual growth and self-reflection as effective methods to foster EQ development.
Jun 1, 2018
How to Talk to Your Boss
Advocating for regular one-to-one coaching sessions between leaders and direct reports to foster rapport, accountability, and career development, while eschewing traditional performance reviews for more frequent, personalized interactions.
Apr 1, 2018
One-to-One Sessions To Develop Your People
Advocating for regular one-to-one coaching sessions between leaders and direct reports to foster rapport, accountability, and career development, while eschewing traditional performance reviews for more frequent, personalized interactions.
Mar 1, 2018
Bust Chaos with Boundaries!
Emphasizing the importance of establishing boundaries for better time management, self-care, and work-life balance to prevent burnout and improve leadership effectiveness.
Feb 1, 2018
White Space—Why It Will Benefit You
Advocating for intentionally incorporating "white space" into one's schedule for thinking, creating, and relaxing to enhance work quality, improve sleep, and increase overall happiness, outlining practical steps for daily, weekly, and monthly planning, creative thinking, and active recovery activities.
Jan 1, 2018
Pruning Your Schedule—Get Ready to Grow Some Time!
Emphasizing the importance of strategically managing one's time by pruning commitments and optimizing work schedules to create "white space" for planning, creativity, and recovery, ultimately aiming for a more balanced and fulfilling life.
Dec 1, 2017
Passion Energizes!
Highlighting W. B. Homes's commitment to fostering family and community through their business philosophy, while also exploring the broader concept that embracing and nurturing one's passions can lead to a fulfilling life, offering clarity, purpose, and a sense of joy.
Life as Art
Life As Art is a tool to help you explore and clarify essential elements for creating your future. Through the process of reflection, visioning, goal setting, and developing planning habits, it is my hope you will maximize your talents, fulfill your dreams, weather inevitable storms, and sustain proactive positivity in all circumstances!