In the fast-paced world of leadership, emotions can often feel like obstacles—unpredictable waves that disrupt our focus and decision-making. But what if, instead of resisting these emotions, we acknowledged and understood them? The concept of "Name It to Tame It" highlights a powerful truth: when we...
It’s a question that every leader must face often again and again. The instinct to hold on tight is understandable. It feels efficient. It feels safe. After all, you know how to do it, and it might seem faster to just handle it yourself. But...
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...
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...
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...
