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 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.

When something feels hard, it’s easy to assume it’s not the right fit. But sometimes it’s not wrong—it’s just new.

If your work feels heavier than it should, you might be trying to do it in solo mode. This quick tip explores a simple shift — moving into multi-player mode — that can make work feel lighter and more energizing.

January makes us want a clean slate—but sometimes we throw away more than we should. A simple holiday baking story became a powerful reminder about pivots, not starting over.

Struggling to push back on unrealistic deadlines at work? In this Two-Minute Tip, I’ll share a simple 3-step script you can use to say “no” (nicely!) without damaging relationships or sounding unhelpful.

The first week of school used to leave me totally stretched between work and parenting. I’ve learned a few things since then—and I’m sharing six tips that can help working parents start the school year with more calm.

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.

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?

How you ask for feedback shapes how others see you—lead with humility, not insecurity.

Why do people really follow you? This quick reflection on the Five Levels of Leadership will help you find out—and show you how to grow your impact from position to purpose.

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

Whether you're leading a team, mentoring others, or just trying to show up with more grounded strength, this one subtle shift could change the way people experience you and your leadership presence.

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.

Have you ever felt like you weren’t getting the support you needed from your boss? Maybe they’re too busy. Maybe you feel like you shouldn’t need extra help. Or maybe you’ve convinced yourself they just don’t care. Before jumping to conclusions, consider this instead…