We all marvel at the technology we hold in our hands—our phones, tablets, laptops—each designed to streamline our lives and help us achieve more. But here's a question for you: how well do you know the most powerful technology you already possess? Your brain. Your brain...
Leadership is more than a role; it’s a journey of influence, inspiration, and impact. Yet, the question remains—what truly makes a leader worth following? Is it their ability to articulate a vision, their empathy and connection, or their resilience in the face of challenges? As someone...
As leaders, we often feel the weight of the world resting on our shoulders. The temptation to hold onto tasks—to ensure everything is done “right”—is an ever-present challenge. But here’s the paradox: the more we try to do everything ourselves, the less effective we become. Delegation...
What if the roadblock standing between you and your goals isn’t a lack of time, talent, or effort? What if the real challenge lies within—a hidden response in your brain that’s quietly keeping you stuck? Our brains are wired to detect and react to threats. It’s...
The #1 lie new leaders believe. I’ll do everything I was doing…faster! Admit it…we’ve all believed it at some point. We keep doing everything we were doing in our previous role in addition to everything we need to do in our new role. We just try to...
Did you know that ‘busyness” is addictive. It elevates adrenaline, dopamine, and cortisol. These are all chemicals in your brain that heighten your focus, your energy, and your sense of urgency. So, there’s a reason why many of us wait until the last minute to do...
Just do what I say. Taking control, giving orders, and acting as a commander is an essential leadership style … when a crisis is on the line, on the battlefield, in an emergency, etc. Think about it – when a building is on fire or a...
Have you ever experienced a BETTER outcome BECAUSE OF (not in spite of) conflict? One of my favorite strategies I use to make hard conversations much easier is REFRAMING. Instead of seeing conflict as something to avoid … let’s choose to see it as something to embrace....
Would you like a side “word” salad with that hard conversation? Word salad – a bunch of words strung together that make very little sense. Originally used to describe the language of people suffering from a neurological mental disorder. Sometimes called passive aggressive or talking around in...
It doesn’t matter WHAT you know… if you can’t communicate what you know in a way that creates connection, increases clarity, and builds trust. Here are some quick tips on how to do just that: Create connection: Be strategic in how you begin a conversation, a meeting, or presentation. Increase...
