Words of affirmation never get old. Most of the time, we can’t get enough of them. In fact, in many ways, we have a fundamental human need for them! It’s not enough to believe in others—they need to k...

Your organization may have great products and a loyal customer base, but are they receiving your products in a way that serves them best? Even if you have mail, would you get it without a mailman? The...

Sometimes it appears that there are several groups within your team that boil down to two categories—”us” and “them.” But “team” is singular, not plural. If you are leading a team, you have one group,...

We all need to feel a sense of belonging, so we find our “tribe”—those who make us feel the most seen and heard. But can you tell the difference between a tribe and tribalism? Beware of tribalism, bec...

Change can throw us off our game and catapult everyone into a panic as we are confronted with the question—“do we have what we need to pivot?” Pivoting does not need to be reactive—it can be proactive...

There is one phrase that rarely comes to mind when considering what makes someone a strong leader: asking for help. If you want to help others, you will need help yourself. Asking for help shows that ...

Just because the job is getting done doesn’t mean your people are flourishing. A completed to-do list does not set an organization apart—the people and relationships behind the to-do list do. You can ...

Good leadership requires a degree of mental fixation. But, good leaders become mediocre leaders when their eyes become unglued from their most important asset—other people. Stay alert and aware. Keep ...

If growth is on your agenda as a leader, look no further—your self-awareness will either hinder it or promote it. Your maturation as a leader will never exceed your own self-awareness. You’re the only...

How is your health these days? Are you mentally clear, emotionally steady, and physically strong? If not, take inventory of your interpersonal relationships, because toxic relationships will instigate...