Are You Getting on the Wrong Boats? (A Quick Guide to Smarter Meetings)
Not Every Meeting Deserves Your Time (Or Oars) The key to smarter meetings is knowing which ones to avoid. Imagine this. You get a calendar invite:“Boat ride. Monday. 2–5 p.m.” No explanation or agenda. No clue who else is coming. And, even worse, no idea what you’re...
How to Inspire Innovative Thinking in a Risk-Averse World
When There’s No Room for Mistakes, Is There Still Room for Ideas? You love the idea of a Courageous Culture—one where people speak up, challenge the status quo, and offer game-changing ideas. But what happens when you’re working in a high-stakes environment where...
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....
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...
