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.

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.

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.

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.

Leaders rarely intend to overload their best people. But when reliability goes unprotected, even top performers reach a breaking point.

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.

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…

I’m troubled by the recent trend among major companies enforcing strict “return to office” (RTO) policies. Here’s why.

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.

Recently, my doctor didn't know what to do with an issue I brought to her. How she responded bolstered my trust in and respect for her even more. I think we can learn from her example in this Two-Minute Tip.

This Two-Minute Tip stems from something I have really struggled with for years, so today's message has extra personal meaning for me.

I would absolutely love to see us reimagine the status quo in our workplaces around this challenge.

Please watch and, if you're a people leader, TAKE ACTION to challenge convention in your organization.

We all feel worried about or irritated by something (or someone). We know it's not very helpful to feel this way, but how do we change how we feel? I’ll tell you in this quick tip.

In a world where opposing views often lead to confrontation or shutdowns, what if you knew how to keep the conversation going in a productive way? What if you could minimize defensiveness and foster collaboration instead? Leverage the simple strategy shared in this video to calm emotions and pave the way for healthy dialogue.