The Blog

A collection of ideas and resources.

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.

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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.

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Meeting Makeover: 5 Ways to Optimize Your Team’s Time

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.

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You don’t want to be “that manager”

Nobody wants to be "that manager" — you know, the one employees grumble about. So instead, we work hard to be a well-liked manager and end up over-rotating into some unhealthy leadership behaviors. Watch this quick video to identify your own worries and how they might be impacting your management style.

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Are 1:1s really necessary?

So many managers feel unsure about 1:1s. With an already packed schedule, they’re hesitant to add more meetings to their calendar, and wonder if 1:1s are truly necessary when they already talk to their employees every day. I’ll tackle these two hesitancies in this week’s quick tip video. BONUS: download your free 1:1 cheat sheet!

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Hybrid Work Schedules: Navigating the New Norm

Adapting to hybrid work schedules has become essential in the modern workplace as organizations strive to blend remote and in-office work. Since managers and employees play critical roles in navigating this new way of working, we'll explore tips for both parties in this quick video.

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Is your team nice or kind?

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.

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Creating a Culture of Accountability

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.

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The key to driving maximum employee performance and effort

How would your employees describe their relationship with you? And how does this relational dynamic influence their motivation at work? This video draws on insights from my daughter's recent soccer tournament to explore a critical strategy for creating strong employee relationships that will directly boost performance and effort.

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