The Blog
A collection of ideas and resources.
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.
The Secret to Building Trust Quickly
If you've ever wondered how to quickly build trust with others—whether you're new to a management role, closing a sale, or navigating a networking event—this video is for you. In it, you'll learn a simple yet powerful trick that takes the pressure off and helps you create connections fast.
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...
How to be more approachable
I believe one of the greatest superpowers a leader can possess is the ability to come across as exceedingly approachable. In this video, I'll share my best strategy for getting there.
The 3 things your employees need from you
Many years ago in high school, I had a rough basketball season. Instead of continuing to improve over time, my skills and execution deteriorated. Why? Because I was missing the three things that every team member needs in order to perform at their best. Do your employees have these three things from you?
What made my vacation so great (and how to replicate it)
I recently spent an unforgettable week at a dude ranch with my family. This trip turned out to be my favorite vacation ever, and you may be surprised to know why. In this video, I share one of the biggest factors that made the experience so great and how we can implement it in our daily work and personal lives.
Do we even need managers?
Sometimes, we feel stifled by management, believing we could do our work more easily without the hierarchy in the way. Do we even need formal leadership structure in place if we have smart, high-performing employees? Google experimented with this idea in 2002. Find out what happened.
The best way to build trust with your team
We all recognize the absolute importance of building trust on our teams, yet sometimes we're unsure of how to do it.
In this video, I draw on a recent parenting analogy to illustrate what I believe to be the most effective method for building trust with your employees.