
The Blog
A collection of ideas and resources.
The Quiet Skill Behind Magnetic Leadership
Whether you're leading a team, mentoring others, or just trying to show up with more grounded strength, this one subtle shift could change the way people experience you and your leadership presence.
The Two Questions I Asked My Class
Want to be a better leader? Every year, I have the privilege of teaching a class at Boise State University. In the final class, I leave them with two powerful questions to reflect on—questions that can transform the way we lead and collaborate. Now, I want to ask you the same two questions.
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...
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.
I can’t believe he said that…
I was recently on a trip with a delayed flight when the gate agent came on the loudspeaker and made an announcement that went against all the advice I'd ever give a leader or organization. I was shocked. I share it all in this quick tip video.
The question every leader should ask themselves
Dive into this video to learn a simple yet profound exercise that will help you align your leadership style with the qualities you aspire to embody. It's a quick check-in that could make all the difference in how you connect with and lead your team.
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.
Why can’t they deliver like you do?
When employees can’t perform tasks as well as we do, we’re quick to feel frustrated and make assumptions about their abilities. We often forget what it takes to develop new skills. This video takes a quick deep dive into this very issue through the lens of a recent client coaching conversation.
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.
What to do when you don’t know the answer
Recently, my doctor didn't know what to do with an issue I brought to her. How she responded bolstered my trust in and respect for her even more. I think we can learn from her example in this Two-Minute Tip.
Unhappy in your job? Watch this.
It's no secret that we have seen a rise in attrition over the past few years. While I am a huge advocate of people finding work that brings a sense of purpose and joy to their lives, I think we have overcorrected into a norm of jumping ship too quickly. Here’s why, and what we can do about it.
The lowest-scoring leadership practice
Thanks to extensive research conducted by Kouzes and Posner, we know which leadership behaviors are exercised most frequently and which are neglected.
Want to know which one ranks at the bottom? Watch this quick video to find out and learn how you can start leveraging this critical practice more effectively.