Holiday gatherings are wonderful and stressful — often at the exact same time. (Note: I always write with em dashes. As a voice-over actor, I hear the flow of the conversation and
Change is constant, and it’s accelerating. In the last year, I’ve worked with leaders navigating mergers, layoffs, restructures, hybrid workforce shifts, generational transitions, and the tidal wave of AI reshaping how we
Executive presence is often a misused term, a tool that, when understood, serves as a powerful connector rather than a cudgel. It is frequently used to
We’re constantly bombarded with suggestions of “How To” do everything: How to effectively listen, build rapport, and give constructive feedback—the list goes on. Communication is already
Increasing self-awareness is a frequently suggested idea to improve leadership/team dynamics, whether you identify as a leader, team member, individual contributor, or simply a human being
Years ago, during a one-on-one meeting with a well-intentioned supervisor, I raised a concern in our meeting. Quickly, I was told, “Keep your pie hole shut.”
At a recent convention, I was surrounded by solutions promising to enhance leadership and business success. These solutions, primarily assessments, micro-learnings, and formulas, are insightful and
The concept of curiosity and the directive of being curious are often shared without a deeper or more nuanced exploration of what that means for leaders
