Two kids. One talent show. Two leadership lessons about courage, confidence, and handling mistakes with grace.

High performers don’t burn out because they lack capability or commitment, they burn out because they quietly absorb more and more. This practical Quarterly Capacity & Contribution Check-In gives managers and employees a simple, structured way to realign workload and priorities before overload turns into burnout.

Sometimes the hardest parts of work aren’t actually complex — we’re inadvertently making them harder than they need to be. This simple question can reveal easier, more effective solutions…

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.

Big moments shape how your team remembers the year. Here’s why an offsite can make all the difference.

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.

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.

Research tells us that, when we intentionally pause to reflect and learn from past experience, we feel more confident and competent moving forward. I want you and your team to feel more confident and competent going into 2025, so I’m sharing a tool to help.

I was recently on a trip with a delayed flight when the gate agent came on the loudspeaker and made an announcement that went against all the advice I'd ever give a leader or organization. I was shocked. I share it all in this quick tip video.

Dive into this video to learn a simple yet profound exercise that will help you align your leadership style with the qualities you aspire to embody. It's a quick check-in that could make all the difference in how you connect with and lead your team.

I believe one of the greatest superpowers a leader can possess is the ability to come across as exceedingly approachable. In this video, I'll share my best strategy for getting there.

Many years ago in high school, I had a rough basketball season. Instead of continuing to improve over time, my skills and execution deteriorated. Why? Because I was missing the three things that every team member needs in order to perform at their best. Do your employees have these three things from you?

I recently spent an unforgettable week at a dude ranch with my family. This trip turned out to be my favorite vacation ever, and you may be surprised to know why. In this video, I share one of the biggest factors that made the experience so great and how we can implement it in our daily work and personal lives.