Crisis Leadership: How to Show Up When Everything’s Falling Apart
Crisis leadership demands that you empower yourself before trying to lead your team. We were working with “Vance,” a human-centered CEO during a tumultuous season for his business—regulations changed by the week, unpredictable political landscapes made no...
5 Leadership Mistakes That Make Your Team Ignore You (Quick Fixes Inside)
Episode 316: Are you frustrated your team isn’t performing the way you hoped? Look out for these common leadership mistakes. If you’ve ever scratched your head wondering why your team isn’t delivering—despite clear expectations and solid training—this episode is...
Your Company Culture Changed (You Didn’t) Now What? #askingforafriend
You Joined for the Company Culture—Now You’re Wondering What Changed (with Video) You didn’t misread the signs. Great company, mission and culture– aligned with your values. The execs seemed to dig your human-centered approach– results AND relationships....
Say These Five Words to Align Your Team Instantly
Define Success: Because no one likes working hard on the wrong thing You’re halfway through a project. Teams chat is buzzing. And then it hits: no one agrees on what “done” means. Just like that– conflict. If you want to align your team without adding process...
The 1 Word Leaders Overlook that Fuels Burnout
Episode 315: What’s the one word leaders overlook that’s quietly draining your team’s motivation? If you’ve ever noticed your team going through the motions—or worse, burning out—you’re not alone. In this episode, you’ll uncover why even well-intentioned leaders...
Advice Fatigue Is Real—Let’s Talk About What Makes It Stick (With Video)
Why Even Great Advice Gets Ignored—and How to Change That How receptive are you to advice? I like to think of myself as a highly coachable person who is open to advice. And lately, I’ve noticed a pattern. People offer me advice—sometimes I’m fully engaged, scribbling...
How Leaders Master Managing Up: A 4-Step Communication Framework
Episode 314: What if one simple communication framework could help your boss actually listen to—and act on—your ideas? If you’ve ever felt ignored, dismissed, or unsure how to speak up effectively, you’re not alone. This episode gives you a practical...
How to Get Risk-Averse Teams Unstuck—One Smart Move at a Time
When doing nothing feels safer—but isn’t Some teams freeze at the edge of action. The idea sounds promising, but someone raises a concern. Another person wants more data. A third suggests waiting for more direction. And just like that, progress gets quietly postponed....
