Did you know our brains are wired to resist uncertainty, often defaulting to what feels familiar and safe? This natural tendency makes us less open-minded than we might think. In this video, I share a comical personal story about how my husband and I fell into this very trap. Watch now to discover how you might be unintentionally stifling creativity or holding back progress—and how to change that!

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.

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.

When we encounter a frustrating situation (or person) at work, we form assumptions without even realizing it. These underlying assumptions, often unacknowledged, silently shape our perspectives and decisions. It's a perilous trap, and we must intentionally combat it.

From public speaking to difficult conversations, we all have tasks at work that cause anxiety and hesitation. In this week's video, I share a practical tip to help you face these fears head-on. Learn how to create controlled experiments that will empower you to build confidence and grow in these challenge areas.

According to a research, our ability to come up with new, different, and innovative ideas weakens dramatically with age. In this post, I explore the impact and offer a strategy to counter the problem.

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.

Change is hard. Here’s a step-by-step guide that will help you understand and thoughtfully address the three biggest roadblocks your employees face when it comes to organizational change.

Why do we struggle to humbly consider opposing ideas and opinions? One reason is because of the way our brains respond to people who think differently than us. In this video, I explain what’s happening in the brain in these situations, and walk you through an exercise to help you experience it real-time.

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.

Here are five things every manager should do during their first 30 days on the job to build trust and lay a solid foundation.

Two questions to ask when you find yourself at odds with someone—whether a major conflict, minor disagreement, or simple frustration. Honest answers to these questions will enable you to process the scenario with stronger logic and more empathy.