4 Steps to Build Trust and Improve Your Performance Management
Episode 348: What would it mean for your business’s worth if every tough conversation you handled helped you build trust instead of quietly eroding it? You’ve been there—someone puts you on the spot, asking about promotions, performance, or sensitive decisions,...
Powerful Phrases to Appreciate a Coworker (When Recognition Feels Rare)
When praise is rare, yours means even more You notice the people you work with—their effort, their creativity, how they stay calm under pressure. You want to recognize that. But sometimes it’s hard to find the words that feel real, not routine. You don’t want to...
This 1 Leadership Communication Skill Helps You Get Results Without Burning Out Your Team—or Yourself
Episode 347: What if one simple leadership habit could help you get results faster—without burning out your team or yourself? You’re juggling competing priorities, endless conversations, and a workload that never seems to shrink. Maybe you’ve said things like “ASAP”...
You’re Ready to Talk—They’re Not: 5 Ways to Open Candid Conversations at Work (with Video)
When You’re the Only One Trying to Have the Candid Conversation “I’m not the one stuffing issues into the diaper genie… I’m the one trying to empty it.” How do I get others to engage in candid conversations? #AskingForAFriend That came from a participant in a recent...
Clarify Interests, Not Just Requests: The Secret to Better Collaboration (with Video)
Want better outcomes at work? Start with this simple question Most people tell you what they want. It’s often harder for them to articulate why they want it. Here’s how to uncover what truly matters—clarify interests and build smarter outcomes in every...
The Executive Curiosity Tour: How to Get Meaningful, Honest Insights from Employees
The Curiosity Tour: Your Shortcut to Real Insight You get curious about something that doesn’t feel right and dig in to take a closer look. “Wait… how long has this been happening?” And then comes the obvious question: why didn’t anyone speak up? In our...
6 Leadership Skills That Make Meetings Worth Attending (and Get Real Results)
Episode 346: Are your meetings actually meetings worth attending—or are they quietly draining your team’s time, energy, and trust? You already know the frustration: meetings that go nowhere, drag on too long, or end with zero follow-through. And when that happens,...
Triggered at Work: How to Keep Your Influence When Emotions Run High
When Someone Pushes Your Button, Don’t Hand Them the Remote Practical tips to manage your emotional responses when you’re triggered at work. I watched it happen like a car wreck in slow motion. Two executives (one’s the boss). A long history. A room full...
