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Are you more open-minded than the average person?

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!

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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...

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What happened when I asked for help

A few months ago, I shared the story of Eva, the daughter of dear friends, who is courageously battling terminal brain cancer. Eva’s dream is to leave a lasting legacy by creating a ninja warrior-style playground in our community. This week's video is inspired by the incredible response I received when I reached out to friends and local businesses for help with this effort.

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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.

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The 3 things your employees need from you

Many years ago in high school, I had a rough basketball season. Instead of continuing to improve over time, my skills and execution deteriorated. Why? Because I was missing the three things that every team member needs in order to perform at their best. Do your employees have these three things from you?

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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.

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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.

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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.

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