
The Blog
A collection of ideas and resources.
How to do the thing you fear at work
From public speaking to difficult conversations, we all have tasks at work that cause anxiety and hesitation. In this week's video, I share a practical tip to help you face these fears head-on. Learn how to create controlled experiments that will empower you to build confidence and grow in these challenge areas.
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.
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.
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.
My #1 Strategy for Public Speaking Preparation
Does public speaking make you anxious? If so, you're not alone—it is the most prevalent phobia in today's society. But fear not, because in today's video, I have a quick tip that can help you minimize the fear and deliver an impactful message.
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.
3 Takeaways From 75 Hard
Here are three of my biggest takeaways from 75 Hard. It was as much a physical challenge as it was a time management challenge, and I’m so glad I chose to step into it.
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.
I lost 96% of my creativity. So did you.
According to a research, our ability to come up with new, different, and innovative ideas weakens dramatically with age. In this post, I explore the impact and offer a strategy to counter the problem.
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.