Two-Minute Tips
Real talk for real leaders.
Quick, bite-sized tips you can use today.
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.
The brain’s response to people who disagree with you
Why do we struggle to humbly consider opposing ideas and opinions? One reason is because of the way our brains respond to people who think differently than us. In this video, I explain what’s happening in the brain in these situations, and walk you through an exercise to help you experience it real-time.
The Birthday Dilemma
What do birthday parties and year-end performance reviews have to do with each other? More than you might think...
Behind closed doors
May we have enough courage and integrity to engage in honest, face-to-face conversations; or enough grace to let things go.
6 strategies for designing an effective hybrid work model
The world of work will never be the same after the extreme creativity and flexibility exercised during the pandemic shut down. Here are six strategies to consider as you aim to design the ideal hybrid structure for your team.
Do your Rice Krispies have sprinkles?
As leaders, our teams can only grow if we release some control. How healthy is your balance between control and growth?
5 things every manager should do during their first 30 days on the job
Here are five things every manager should do during their first 30 days on the job to build trust and lay a solid foundation.
I know I’m right.
How to avoid blindspots and instead, intentionally invite fresh perspectives to influence and inspire your work.
Make 1:1s easy and effective
1:1s don’t have to be so hard and complicated. Download our free cheat sheet to make your 1:1s easy and effective.
My delegation struggles continue…
Delegation is hard. Perhaps you’re like me and struggle to release control. Or maybe you release too much control and pass things off with vague direction, only to fall short of the results you actually wanted. Regardless of your unique challenges, this video will give you three simple questions to get started on the right delegation path.