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Every leader wants a team that’s energized and all-in—but how do you actually spark that kind of passion in others? In this quick video, I’m sharing an entertaining story (involving my husband and our girls' friends) to illustrate one of the most powerful and overlooked ways to ignite passion on your team.
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?
The #1 Reason You’re Frustrated with Your Team
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…
The Team Tradition You Didn’t Know You Needed
Building a strong, cohesive team isn’t just about meetings and deadlines—it’s also about creating shared experiences. In this video, I’ll introduce a simple yet powerful strategy to bring your team closer together: establishing a new team tradition.
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.
The Dangers of the New "Return to Office" Trend: Why It’s Not as Beneficial as It Seems
I’m troubled by the recent trend among major companies enforcing strict “return to office” (RTO) policies. Here’s why.
Do this to resolve conflict faster
I decided to practice what I preach while navigating some tension with my husband last week. Good news: the methodology I teach to my clients works! In this video, I’ll share the one key strategy that changed the course of our disagreement—and how it can help you resolve conflicts faster too.
The Foundation of Great Leadership
My Boise State Broncos were struggling last year—until Coach Danielson stepped in. From that point on, the mood shifted and so did performance on the field. Fast forward to this season, and the Broncos continue to climb the ranks. What's the magic behind Coach D's leadership? I think it all comes down to this...
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.