
The Blog
A collection of ideas and resources.
Creating a Culture of Accountability
Holding employees accountable is one of the most dreaded leadership tasks. But why? And what can we do about it? In this short blog post, we’ll explore answers to these questions and introduce three practical strategies for creating a culture of accountability on your team.
My #1 Strategy for Public Speaking Preparation
Does public speaking make you anxious? If so, you're not alone—it is the most prevalent phobia in today's society. But fear not, because in today's video, I have a quick tip that can help you minimize the fear and deliver an impactful message.
3 Delegation Steps You Might Be Missing
This week I want to share three simple steps that many leaders miss in their delegation practices that will help set you and your employees up for success.
3 Takeaways From 75 Hard
Here are three of my biggest takeaways from 75 Hard. It was as much a physical challenge as it was a time management challenge, and I’m so glad I chose to step into it.
The key to driving maximum employee performance and effort
How would your employees describe their relationship with you? And how does this relational dynamic influence their motivation at work? This video draws on insights from my daughter's recent soccer tournament to explore a critical strategy for creating strong employee relationships that will directly boost performance and effort.
How to remove chaos from your calendar
In a world where calendars are overflowing with back-to-back meetings and no time to pause, many of us feel out of control. Watch this week's Two-Minute to learn my #1 strategy for removing chaos from my calendar. Take it and make it yours.
I lost 96% of my creativity. So did you.
According to a research, our ability to come up with new, different, and innovative ideas weakens dramatically with age. In this post, I explore the impact and offer a strategy to counter the problem.
Leadership lessons from my mom
In honor of Mother's Day, this week's tip is inspired by the most influential woman in my life: my mom. In this video, I share two specific leadership qualities that she has mastered and used to bless me in incredible ways over the years.
Maximizing Meetings: 4 Proven Strategies to Address the Most Common Team Meeting Mistakes
In this quick tip video, you will learn four proven strategies to address some of the most common issues in meeting management. Implement these practical solutions to start having more efficient and effective meetings that team members actually enjoy attending.
Stop Trying and Start Training: The Mindset Shift You Need
Are you struggling with something at work that just doesn't come naturally to you? Maybe you're feeling discouraged because it seems like it comes naturally to everyone else. Watch this quick video to learn a small mindset shift that will give you confidence, motivation and forward progress in this challenge area.
From Buddy to Boss: 3 Tips for Managing Former Peers
Promoted to manager of your former peers? Talk about a challenging dynamic! Watch this video for three simple strategies to make the transition smoother and to help you build a healthy working relationship with your peer-turned-employee.
Breaking Down Silos: A Strategy You Can Implement From Any Level
Silos exist in almost every organization, stifling collaboration and efficiency. Most employees want the silos to diminish, but feel like only senior leaders have the power to do something about it. Good news: you don't have to sit back and wait. In this video, I share a practical strategy that ANY employee can implement from ANY level to boost collaboration and break down silos. Let's get to work!