Two-Minute Tips
Real talk for real leaders.
Quick, bite-sized tips you can use today.
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.
The Leadership Temperature Test
Just because it feels fine to you doesn’t mean it actually is.
Great leaders pause to check the thermostat.
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.
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.
Challenge in Private, Support in Public
Great leadership means showing up on the same team—even when you disagree behind the scenes.
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.
A Hard Truth for Those Who Always Step Up
You’re the one everyone counts on. You carry the weight, follow through no matter what, and take pride in doing things right. But what if that unshakable sense of responsibility is the very thing holding you—and your team—back?
Great Leaders Ask Great Questions: 10 Scripts You Can Steal
The best leaders don’t have all the answers. They ask better questions. Steal these 10 scripts to spark trust, ownership, and real dialogue.