
The Blog
A collection of ideas and resources.
Stop Trying and Start Training: The Mindset Shift You Need
Are you struggling with something at work that just doesn't come naturally to you? Maybe you're feeling discouraged because it seems like it comes naturally to everyone else. Watch this quick video to learn a small mindset shift that will give you confidence, motivation and forward progress in this challenge area.
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!
How to get honest feedback
Most of us want to know what others think of us and how we can improve. But we’re going about getting this feedback all wrong. In this article, we explore a small shift that will make a big difference in your ability to get honest, actionable feedback from others.
The Cost of Over-Analyzing
If you struggle with analysis paralysis, this Two-Minute Tip is for you. Sometimes we get so focused on collecting more data and weighing perspectives that we can’t quite push beyond the analysis to make a final decision. But this can feel extremely frustrating for a team. Yes, your team wants to be heard. And yes, they want to influence decisions. However, they also want to work for a leader who is confident enough to make the hard decisions needed to move the team forward.
How to delegate like a (good) boss
Delegation is hard for many of us, myself included. In this Two-Minute Tip, I'll walk you through a personal story about my own delegation struggles to bring two common pitfalls to life. You'll walk away with practical insights and tips you can apply immediately to master the art of delegation.
Going Above and Beyond: How to Stand Out and Manage Up
Part IV in our series on managing up will help you strategize how track and demonstrate more value than your leaders expect.
Build Your Manager’s Confidence
Part III in our series on managing up will help you build trust and rapport with your boss by shining the spotlight on them. Since we’re typically focused on earning approval and affirmation from our manager, we forget that they too need to know they are valued and appreciated.
Diagnose Your Boss's Communication Style
Part II in our series on managing up will help you diagnose your boss’s communication style. Knowing your manager’s preferences and adapting to their style is one of the best ways to strengthen communication and rapport. BONUS: Download a cheat sheet of practical tips for adapting to your boss’s communication style!
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.