We all want to believe that we treat everyone around us equally, or at least fairly. But the truth is that by human design, our brains automatically play favorites. This quick tip will help you do something about it.

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...

Why is it that some employees are super motivated, while others seem quite the opposite? This can be one of the most frustrating things to navigate as a leader! Watch this video to learn how to overcome this challenge and spark motivation in every team member.

Stress can be an insidious force that blinds us to the struggles and experiences of those around us. I personally experienced this recently, causing me to miss important cues from those I love most. May we become leaders who thoughtfully look beyond ourselves to show genuine curiosity and concern for the people in our care.

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 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.

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.

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.

A free assessment and cheatsheet for showing appreciation to others in a way that actually resonates.

A few free resources to help your team reconnect and reflect before the year ends.

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.

In honor of Father's Day, this week's tip is inspired by one of my all-time favorite leaders: my dad. Learn from a specific leadership trait he exemplifies so well—one that is rarely mentioned in textbooks, but is arguably one of the most important leadership characteristics out there.