The Blog
A collection of ideas and resources.
Own the 1:1
How do you manage up? Managing up is all about building trust, rapport, and communication with your boss. One of the best places to do this is in your regular 1:1 meetings. Watch this Two-Minute Tip for a step-by-step plan to take your 1:1s to the next level. BONUS: download my sample 1:1 project tracker template to put the practice into action right away!
Using the Languages of Appreciation
A free assessment and cheatsheet for showing appreciation to others in a way that actually resonates.
6 strategies to get the most out of working with a leadership coach
While training is a critical part of leadership development, the most profound and sustainable growth I’ve witnessed in my clients has been through coaching. Nothing compares to the power of one-on-one coaching. Today I want to teach you how to get the most out of working with a leadership coach.
The dangerous extremes of servant leadership
Healthy servant leadership can be hard to maintain. We often teeter toward too much or too little. In this post, I explore the two dangerous extremes to avoid and provide tips for pursuing a balanced approach.
How to get your team on your side
We all have opportunities for improvement. Instead of openly owning our weaknesses, we try to hide them and work on them quietly, hoping others won't notice our deficits. It doesn’t work. Try this approach instead…
A common miss when setting expectations
For fear of micromanaging, we often skip a critical step when setting direction with employees. But I believe this step is actually the key to avoiding micromanagement. Please don’t miss it.
Not your typical New Year’s resolution
Learn about the most effective New Year’s resolution I’ve ever made and why it’s still impacting my life today.
Best of 2022
As the year comes to a close, let's take a look at the Best of 2022 Two-Minute Tips. Based on your viewing preferences, here are the top videos this year.
Performance vs. Preference
Before you give someone feedback, it’s critical to consider: Is this truly a matter of performance, or merely a matter of preference? Is their approach wrong, or just different?
Year-End Freebies
A few free resources to help your team reconnect and reflect before the year ends.
What to do when you’re not getting the support you need
If you’re not receiving what you want and need from your boss, team, peer department, colleague, spouse, etc., watch this video for a strategy to consider. Be sure to watch until the end to hear a bonus prevention strategy.
Self- vs. Team Preservation
Due to remote work environments and rapid attrition, many teams today are disconnected groups of people who don't know each other very well. This dynamic is causing a heightened focus on self-preservation over team preservation. In this video, I share two strategies for addressing this dangerous dynamic.