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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

We were desperate to create connection during the pandemic. So desperate that we started scheduling more meetings and inviting more people to them. Now we’re stuck with meeting norms that are wasting time and money. It’s time for a reset. Leverage these five strategies for an effective meeting makeover that will optimize your team’s time.

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.

In this episode, I address a prevalent cultural norm found in non-profit and faith-based organizations, where the desire to maintain a positive and polite atmosphere can sometimes hinder progress and growth. Watch the video to delve into the significance of shifting from nice to kind.

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.