The Blog
A collection of ideas and resources.
The thing that got me through the workout I despise
Most of us find it easy to praise our “top performers”—the overachieving employees, prized students, and dutiful children—but we struggle to consistently affirm those who aren't quite as easy to lead. Unfortunately, this only further deteriorates effort and results. Try this approach instead...
Improve your feedback skills with this one trick
If you want your team to be more open to feedback; and you want to see them actually absorb and apply it, then this tip is a must-watch for you.
How to receive feedback
The ability to receive tough feedback is one of the most important, yet neglected, leadership skills. In this video, you'll learn a simple trick to help you become a master at receiving difficult feedback, even when you disagree with it.
Near-Term Pain, Long-Term Gain
If we constantly focus on maximizing near-term success, we'll find ourselves stuck in an endless scramble of responding to the most pressing needs in front of us. If, instead, we aspire to create a more sustainable and higher-performing future, we need to play the long game. Sometimes, short-term pain is necessary to achieve long-term gain.
The Question You’re Not Asking: Unveiling Blind Spots
In this video, I'm challenging you to ask a specific question in your upcoming one-on-ones to help uncover potential blind spots and gather the insights you need to better serve your team.
You don’t want to be “that manager”
Nobody wants to be "that manager" — you know, the one employees grumble about. So instead, we work hard to be a well-liked manager and end up over-rotating into some unhealthy leadership behaviors. Watch this quick video to identify your own worries and how they might be impacting your management style.
Hybrid Work Schedules: Navigating the New Norm
Adapting to hybrid work schedules has become essential in the modern workplace as organizations strive to blend remote and in-office work. Since managers and employees play critical roles in navigating this new way of working, we'll explore tips for both parties in this quick video.
Is your team nice or kind?
In this episode, I address a prevalent cultural norm found in non-profit and faith-based organizations, where the desire to maintain a positive and polite atmosphere can sometimes hinder progress and growth. Watch the video to delve into the significance of shifting from nice to kind.
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.
How to get honest feedback
Most of us want to know what others think of us and how we can improve. But we’re going about getting this feedback all wrong. In this article, we explore a small shift that will make a big difference in your ability to get honest, actionable feedback from others.
Build Your Manager’s Confidence
Part III in our series on managing up will help you build trust and rapport with your boss by shining the spotlight on them. Since we’re typically focused on earning approval and affirmation from our manager, we forget that they too need to know they are valued and appreciated.
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…