The Almanac

Fall reflections are running through my mind

Fall means running Cross Country. This sport has shaped so many of my fall seasons of life. First as a student athlete and now as a coach. This sport, which is all about racing across varied terrain, takes on an almost mythical quality for me and I suspect many other runners that are drawn to this open-air competition.

Lauren Penning

Get on my Calendar

Susan Ireland

Does it bother you if someone reaches out to connect and then asks you to get on their calendar? Susan Ireland, co-founder of Seasons Leadership, explores the etiquette around using calendar apps in our latest blog post.

Learn how to be “Queen of Plan B” like me

Debbie Collard

Are you someone who always has a plan in your back pocket for when things go wrong? Or do you just go forward without worrying about what might go wrong? Read our blog to understand why having a Plan B can be so important and make your life run more smoothly.

be a worthy acorn...or maybe a rosebush

Debbie Collard

You are a worthy acorn. We all carry within us the potential to be great leaders. In this blog post we share how a tiny seed inspired our journey and how you can start yours today.

Motivational Leadership

What do you do when you aren’t feeling motivated? In this blog post we share tips on how to spark motivation to lead effectively.

Navigating Change

Susan Ireland

The only constant in life is change. Susan Ireland, co-founder of Seasons Leadership, shares four strategies to help navigate these challenging times in our latest blog post.

Professional Coaching

Is professional coaching for you? You've probably heard the term coaching, but do you know what it is and what it can do for you? Learn what coaching is and what it isn't. Explore the five ways you can benefit from coaching and how to find the perfect coach for you as an investment in your development.

R-E-S-P-E-C-T, A Key Leadership Ingredient

Respect is a key ingredient of leadership, giving it and receiving it. Everyone wants to be respected. Are you a respectful leader? Do you know how to gain the respect of others? Here are three simple and basic strategies to earn respect.

Goal Setting

Many people tend to do goal setting in January. It seems like a good time to do it, since you’re setting your New Year’s resolutions and hey, it’s a fresh year and time for a fresh perspective and fresh set of goals. But what about the rest of the year? What about while you’re working diligently to achieve those goals, and something happens that totally changes the situation and maybe even makes those goals you set at the beginning of the year obsolete? What do you do then?

Welcome to the Almanac

Welcome to our blog for Seasons Leadership Program. It’s called Seasons Almanac because we are all about the natural cyclical rhythm of the four Seasons. Just like the Farmers’ Almanac has been providing guidance in its continuous annual publication since 1818, we will use the Seasons Almanac to guide us, and have some fun along the way.