What Leaders Do with a Clash in Priorities
A clash in priorities is an opportunity for more strategic leadership. We were discussing how to keep your team focused on what matters most when Nicolle, a team leader in a global communications business, asked, “What can I do when there’s a clash in priorities...
Beyond the Basics: Online Meetings that Don’t Suck Your Soul
We don’t hate online meetings – we hate soul-sucking wastes of time. After months of online meetings, video conferences, Zoom, and Teams meetings, you’ve mastered the basics: You’ve got light in front of you (not behind you) so we can see you. You look...
What is Your Unique Leadership Promise?
Your Leadership Promise Might Not Be What You Think In the age of Twitter and Instagram, you hear so many people talk about “authenticity” – but what does that actually mean for you as a leader? It’s probably not awkward social media posts....
We Are Each Other’s Destiny
When Karin and I set out to write Courageous Cultures, we obviously had no idea how the world was about to change. It was clear that the nature of work was shifting and that to stay competitive, businesses would need every person to solve problems, contribute...
