Two-Minute Tips
Real talk for real leaders.
Quick, bite-sized tips you can use today.
What Your Sideline Personality Says About Your Leadership
Six familiar parent sideline personalities, and what they reveal about how we lead.
The Hidden Cause of Workplace Frustration
Ever find yourself frustrated with a boss, employee, or colleague because they didn't do what you expected? In this video, we're exploring a common but often overlooked source of workplace frustration, and what you can do about it.
3 Ways to Make Your Next Presentation More Engaging
What makes some presentations more engaging and memorable than others? Try these simple tactics to pull your audience in, keep them engaged, and make your message stick.
The Leadership Lesson We Have to Keep Relearning
Clear communication isn’t enough. As leaders, we have to consistently reinforce the expectations and behaviors that matter most.
When Stepping Back as a Leader Backfires
Sometimes, stepping back to empower your team can actually create more confusion and frustration. Here’s how to give others space to lead without creating a leadership vacuum.
Want More Ownership From Your Team? Do These 3 Things
Want your team to take more ownership? Learn three leadership lessons about the clarity, structure, and accountability people need to take ownership and succeed.
The Best Way to Calm Your Nerves Before a Presentation
Even the most experienced speakers get nervous. Discover the simple reminder I use before every presentation to calm my nerves.
Don’t Be a Backseat Manager
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.
Networking Doesn’t Have to Be So Awkward
Most people know networking matters. Far fewer actually enjoy it. Here are 10 practical tips to make networking feel less awkward, more authentic, and far more effective.
A Summer Management Experiment at Home
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.
Don’t Be Like the Middle School Boys
What do middle school boys and today’s workforce have in common? More than you might think—especially when it comes to avoiding direct conversations.
Don’t Say It Yet
A boy showed up at our front door and asked my daughter to be his girlfriend. Her response is a powerful reminder: pause first, then respond.
Most Leadership Misses Come From This
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.
Let Them Think First
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.
Be the Person Who Replies
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.