The Blog
A collection of ideas and resources.
The secret to becoming a leader others admire
Are you tired of admiring others' seemingly effortless skills at work, wishing you had the same natural talent? The truth is, success often stems from a blend of learning and diligent practice, not just innate ability. In this video, I share lessons learned from cooking to giving feedback that reinforce the fact that most skills—including leadership—require more than intuition.
What you need to do now to get a stellar year-end review
It’s only March, but now is the time to be thinking about your year-end performance review (that is, if you want to knock it out of the park). In this quick video, I will tell you exactly what you need to do RIGHT NOW to set yourself up for a stellar review at the end of the year.
Making Habits Stick
In this video, we'll explore how to stop relying on sheer willpower when establishing new habits and, instead, implement structured systems for lasting change. Watch now to redefine your approach to making habits stick.
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.
A tactic for navigating contrary views
In a world where opposing views often lead to confrontation or shutdowns, what if you knew how to keep the conversation going in a productive way? What if you could minimize defensiveness and foster collaboration instead? Leverage the simple strategy shared in this video to calm emotions and pave the way for healthy dialogue.
Was it really my fault?
What happens when we make a mistake? Most of us try to find something or someone else to blame before taking ownership; yet we expect others to take full ownership immediately when they slip up. The healthiest teams have a norm of admitting mistakes and apologizing to one another quickly. If your team isn’t there yet, it’s time to set the tone and lead by example.
Shaping Team Vibes: The Defining Factor
How would you describe the tone on your team? Optimistic? Energetic? Bored? Discouraged? The vibe of your team environment matters, and there is one thing that influences your team's vibe more than anything else. Find out what it is and how to leverage it in this quick video.
Best of 2023
As the year comes to a close, let's take a look at the Best of 2023 Two-Minute Tips. Based on your viewing preferences, here are the top videos this year.
A free worksheet to guide your team through year-end reflection
Research tells us that, when we intentionally pause to reflect and learn from past experience, we feel more confident and competent moving forward. I want you and your team to feel more confident and competent going into 2024, so I’m sharing a tool to help.
A year-end experiment to battle burnout
Burnout levels have reached unprecedented highs in recent years. And it’s time to do something about it. Let’s use this last month of 2023 to run an experiment that will help you battle burnout and reignite joy and energy in your work.
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.
The Biggest Threat to Healthy Work Relationships: Our Assumptions
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.