What does teaching a teenager to drive have to do with leadership? So much! In this quick video, I’m sharing a few lessons learned from the passenger seat have changed the way I think about coaching and feedback.

What do middle school boys and today’s workforce have in common? More than you might think—especially when it comes to avoiding direct conversations.

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.

We often focus on the big moments—offsites, retreats, and major events. But it’s the small, everyday interactions that truly shape your team’s culture.

Just because it feels fine to you doesn’t mean it actually is.
Great leaders pause to check the thermostat.

This week’s tip comes from our Thanksgiving table and an important reminder about welcoming people in. Great leadership requires great hospitality—because helping people feel known, seen, and valued changes everything.

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

When your team keeps asking for guidance, it might not be about laziness—it might be about safety. Learn how to create space for experimentation, set smart guardrails, and coach your people to think for themselves.

Workplaces today run on contracts, but the best ones thrive on commitment. Here’s a short reflection on what that difference really looks like and why it matters.

Great leadership means showing up on the same team—even when you disagree behind the scenes.

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.

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…

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.

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