06 Jul Curious Before Furious: How Smart Leaders Handle Emotion 

Posted at 08:00h in Accountability, Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Employee Retention, Leadership, Teamwork

Ever told someone mid-meltdown to “calm down” or “chill out”? Or tried reasoning with someone clearly overwhelmed?  How’d that go? Probably not well.  When emotions run high, logic often leaves the room. That’s because intense emotional reactions are usually masks—covering up unmet needs, hidden fears, or deeper...

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29 Jun Name It to Tame It: The Power of Emotional Awareness  

Posted at 20:00h in Accountability, Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Leadership, Teamwork

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...

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22 Jun Do you want control? Or do you want growth? 

Posted at 08:00h in Communication, Corporate Culture, Emotional Intelligence, Leadership, Teamwork

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...

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18 May How Well Do You Know Your Brain?

Posted at 07:00h in Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Leadership, Uncategorized

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...

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04 May Mastering the Leadership Art of Delegation

Posted at 07:00h in Communication, Corporate Culture, Employee Engagement, Leadership

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...

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20 Apr Develop the Skill of Delegation

Posted at 07:00h in Communication, Leadership, Professional Dvelopment, Uncategorized

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...

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06 Apr Are You an Addict? 

Posted at 19:00h in Communication, Emotional Intelligence

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...

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31 Mar Just Do What I Say

Posted at 12:27h in Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Leadership, Teamwork

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...

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23 Mar The Reframing Strategy

Posted at 07:00h in Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Leadership, Strategic Planning

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....

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16 Mar Order the Hard Conversation 

Posted at 07:00h in Communication, Leadership

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...

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