
The Blog
A collection of ideas and resources.
The #1 Reason You’re Frustrated with Your Team
Have you ever felt like you weren’t getting the support you needed from your boss? Maybe they’re too busy. Maybe you feel like you shouldn’t need extra help. Or maybe you’ve convinced yourself they just don’t care. Before jumping to conclusions, consider this instead…
Good News and Difficult News
I’ve been quiet here recently for personal reasons. A story I shared with you last year took an unexpected turn, and it has been my focus lately. The story brings both good news and difficult news.
Legacy: It’s More Than Being Remembered
Today’s post is deeply personal for me. Join me in reflecting on what it means to create a leadership legacy.
A 10-minute team-building activity
You know your team would benefit from more frequent team-building, but you don't know what to do or how to do it (and you certainly don't have time to research or design a bunch of activities!). Don't worry, I've got you covered. Watch this video to learn how to incorporate quick team-building activities into your regular team meetings without any pre-planning required.
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.
Why we have bad managers
Ever wonder why the wrong people end up in management? I have a hypothesis, plus a few ideas on how to address the issue. I spill it all in this Two-Minute Tip.