The Blog
A collection of ideas and resources.
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.
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!
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.
Seeing Through the Stress: What You Might Be Missing
Stress can be an insidious force that blinds us to the struggles and experiences of those around us. I personally experienced this recently, causing me to miss important cues from those I love most. May we become leaders who thoughtfully look beyond ourselves to show genuine curiosity and concern for the people in our care.
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.
3 Delegation Steps You Might Be Missing
This week I want to share three simple steps that many leaders miss in their delegation practices that will help set you and your employees up for success.
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.
How to remove chaos from your calendar
In a world where calendars are overflowing with back-to-back meetings and no time to pause, many of us feel out of control. Watch this week's Two-Minute to learn my #1 strategy for removing chaos from my calendar. Take it and make it yours.
Leadership lessons from my mom
In honor of Mother's Day, this week's tip is inspired by the most influential woman in my life: my mom. In this video, I share two specific leadership qualities that she has mastered and used to bless me in incredible ways over the years.
Maximizing Meetings: 4 Proven Strategies to Address the Most Common Team Meeting Mistakes
In this quick tip video, you will learn four proven strategies to address some of the most common issues in meeting management. Implement these practical solutions to start having more efficient and effective meetings that team members actually enjoy attending.
From Buddy to Boss: 3 Tips for Managing Former Peers
Promoted to manager of your former peers? Talk about a challenging dynamic! Watch this video for three simple strategies to make the transition smoother and to help you build a healthy working relationship with your peer-turned-employee.
Breaking Down Silos: A Strategy You Can Implement From Any Level
Silos exist in almost every organization, stifling collaboration and efficiency. Most employees want the silos to diminish, but feel like only senior leaders have the power to do something about it. Good news: you don't have to sit back and wait. In this video, I share a practical strategy that ANY employee can implement from ANY level to boost collaboration and break down silos. Let's get to work!