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.

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.

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.

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.

Dreading a tough feedback conversation? Watch this quick video to learn two simple ways to give feedback without crushing confidence.

Great leadership means showing up on the same team—even when you disagree behind the scenes.

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.

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?

The best leaders don’t have all the answers. They ask better questions. Steal these 10 scripts to spark trust, ownership, and real dialogue.

Want to be a better leader? Every year, I have the privilege of teaching a class at Boise State University. In the final class, I leave them with two powerful questions to reflect on—questions that can transform the way we lead and collaborate. Now, I want to ask you the same two questions.