Two-Minute Tips
Real talk for real leaders.
Quick, bite-sized tips you can use today.
Motivation Isn’t One-Size-Fits-All
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.
Leadership is Hospitality
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.
Confession: I Botched My First Performance Reviews
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.
What Your Team Will Remember
Big moments shape how your team remembers the year. Here’s why an offsite can make all the difference.
Create a Culture Where People Figure It Out
When your team keeps asking for guidance, it might not be about laziness—it might be about safety. Learn how to create space for experimentation, set smart guardrails, and coach your people to think for themselves.
Commitment vs. Contract: Which One Drives Your Team?
Workplaces today run on contracts, but the best ones thrive on commitment. Here’s a short reflection on what that difference really looks like and why it matters.
A Quick Assignment for You Today
What if the best way to beat imposter syndrome isn’t about you at all? In this quick tip, you’ll learn a simple way to give someone else a boost of confidence today.
How to Give Feedback Without Crushing Confidence
Dreading a tough feedback conversation? Watch this quick video to learn two simple ways to give feedback without crushing confidence.
Leaders, Don’t Make This Fantasy Football Mistake
Sometimes the best leadership lessons come from the most unexpected places. Even a fantasy football league can show you what not to do.
Challenge in Private, Support in Public
Great leadership means showing up on the same team—even when you disagree behind the scenes.
She didn’t choose the role, but she owned the moment
Thrown into a position she didn’t want, my daughter made a bold move that stopped a goal…and taught me a powerful lesson about leadership, courage, and stepping up when it counts.
What happened when the leaders stayed silent…
When my gym suddenly shut down with no warning, it wasn’t just a surprise—it was a missed opportunity. In this Two-Minute Tip, I’m sharing the leadership lesson behind the closure, and why trying to solve problems alone can cost more than you think.