A leader’s ability to have a vision, communicate, build a team, develop the business, take risks, measure results and adapt as needed all ultimately affect the success of a business. Leadership is challenging and can be very lonely. When leaders are working through the decisions, options and challenges it is often not something that you are initially discussing with your team. Of course you are in communication and connection with your team, but when you are in that fog and working toward your own clarity of thought, feeling and action, it is something you work through in your own mind first. Having a confidential sounding board is a priceless resource. Not to tell you what to do, but just to create the space, ask the questions and provide the reflection so that YOU can get the clarity to make decisions, have focus and a plan to move forward.