
The Blog
A collection of ideas and resources.
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?
Don’t Let Insecurity Shape the Way Others See You
How you ask for feedback shapes how others see you—lead with humility, not insecurity.
Would You Follow You?
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 Quiet Skill Behind Magnetic Leadership
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.
The Two Questions I Asked My Class
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.
Why your help might actually be hurting
Last night, I had one of those eye-opening moments where I realized I was making the exact mistake I coach leaders to avoid. It was frustrating, humbling, and honestly, a little funny. But it also made me think—how often do we, as leaders, believe we're helping when we’re actually doing the opposite?
Are you more open-minded than the average person?
Did you know our brains are wired to resist uncertainty, often defaulting to what feels familiar and safe? This natural tendency makes us less open-minded than we might think. In this video, I share a comical personal story about how my husband and I fell into this very trap. Watch now to discover how you might be unintentionally stifling creativity or holding back progress—and how to change that!
Slow Down to Speed Up
In this short video, I share a heartwarming story about a little boy in my Sunday school class who taught me an important lesson about slowing down to connect before diving into work. We could all benefit from being a little more like him...
A free worksheet to guide your team through year-end reflection
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.
What happened when I asked for help
A few months ago, I shared the story of Eva, the daughter of dear friends, who is courageously battling terminal brain cancer. Eva’s dream is to leave a lasting legacy by creating a ninja warrior-style playground in our community. This week's video is inspired by the incredible response I received when I reached out to friends and local businesses for help with this effort.
I can’t believe he said that…
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.
The question every leader should ask themselves
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.