What does teaching a teenager to drive have to do with leadership? So much! In this quick video, I’m sharing a few lessons learned from the passenger seat have changed the way I think about coaching and feedback.

Why do you want to lead? Before you chase the title, promotion, or influence, take two minutes to consider the motivation behind your pursuit of leadership. It matters more than you might think.

One of my daughters thrived under a detailed chore chart. The other didn't. This summer's experiment taught me an important lesson about the difference between driving compliance and creating ownership—and why great leaders need both clarity and connection.

I’m in Italy this week, noticing a slower pace that doesn’t come naturally to me (or to most leaders). In this Two-Minute Tip, I share a simple shift to help your team feel less overwhelmed.

Most leadership misses don’t come from a lack of care—they come from a lack of noticing. A simple shift in presence can change how your team feels and performs.

We often focus on the big moments—offsites, retreats, and major events. But it’s the small, everyday interactions that truly shape your team’s culture.

High performers don’t burn out because they lack capability or commitment, they burn out because they quietly absorb more and more. This practical Quarterly Capacity & Contribution Check-In gives managers and employees a simple, structured way to realign workload and priorities before overload turns into burnout.

Leaders rarely intend to overload their best people. But when reliability goes unprotected, even top performers reach a breaking point.

Sometimes the most helpful thing a leader can do is not answer right away. In this video, I share a small parenting moment that turned into a powerful reminder about building stronger thinkers at work.

Just because it feels fine to you doesn’t mean it actually is.
Great leaders pause to check the thermostat.

Spam has made us quick to ignore messages, but not every outreach is junk. Some people are genuinely asking for help, mentorship, or connection. Let’s lead with empathy and respond with kindness.

My daughter’s elementary school coin-drive competition revealed a big truth about motivation. Your team isn’t always driven by the same things you are.

This week’s tip comes from our Thanksgiving table and an important reminder about welcoming people in. Great leadership requires great hospitality—because helping people feel known, seen, and valued changes everything.

I got performance reviews totally wrong in my first year of management, but the lesson changed how I lead. Whether you’re giving or receiving a review, this tip will help you approach feedback in a way that’s encouraging, growth-focused, and not nitpicky.

Big moments shape how your team remembers the year. Here’s why an offsite can make all the difference.