
The Blog
A collection of ideas and resources.
Using the Languages of Appreciation
A free assessment and cheatsheet for showing appreciation to others in a way that actually resonates.
6 strategies to get the most out of working with a leadership coach
While training is a critical part of leadership development, the most profound and sustainable growth I’ve witnessed in my clients has been through coaching. Nothing compares to the power of one-on-one coaching. Today I want to teach you how to get the most out of working with a leadership coach.
The dangerous extremes of servant leadership
Healthy servant leadership can be hard to maintain. We often teeter toward too much or too little. In this post, I explore the two dangerous extremes to avoid and provide tips for pursuing a balanced approach.
How to get your team on your side
We all have opportunities for improvement. Instead of openly owning our weaknesses, we try to hide them and work on them quietly, hoping others won't notice our deficits. It doesn’t work. Try this approach instead…
A common miss when setting expectations
For fear of micromanaging, we often skip a critical step when setting direction with employees. But I believe this step is actually the key to avoiding micromanagement. Please don’t miss it.
Best of 2022
As the year comes to a close, let's take a look at the Best of 2022 Two-Minute Tips. Based on your viewing preferences, here are the top videos this year.
Performance vs. Preference
Before you give someone feedback, it’s critical to consider: Is this truly a matter of performance, or merely a matter of preference? Is their approach wrong, or just different?
Self- vs. Team Preservation
Due to remote work environments and rapid attrition, many teams today are disconnected groups of people who don't know each other very well. This dynamic is causing a heightened focus on self-preservation over team preservation. In this video, I share two strategies for addressing this dangerous dynamic.
Leading Through Change Checklist
Change is hard. Here’s a step-by-step guide that will help you understand and thoughtfully address the three biggest roadblocks your employees face when it comes to organizational change.
A common cause of low employee motivation
Let’s talk about a quiet killer of motivation—something that slowly squashes our excitement about work; PLUS, a strategy for quick course-correction.
It’s time to mix up your staff meeting
Is your team in a rut? Do people look forward to coming to team meetings or do they dread them? Your time together should be time well-spent that energizes and engages the group. If that’s not your current reality, then it's time to mix things up.
A thought on leading through change
Most leaders are struggling to figure out how to best guide their teams through change right now. And most employees are struggling to figure out how to walk through organizational change that feels unclear. This week's video offers a quick thought on leading through change that applies both to leaders and employees alike.