Signs You’re Dealing with a Cocky Rooster
My mother loved to read us the story of The Little Red Hen. In fact, I’m pretty convinced she read it to us in the womb. If you’re a parent and don’t know this book, stop reading now, run to the store buy it. Pick up your kids early from school and...
Helping Your Team To Prioritize When Everything Is Important
Tired of the Whack-a-Mole? Help Your Team Prioritize Work Helping your team prioritize their focus and work is one of the toughest roles of a manager. You’re still required to meet all your targets and objectives, so teaching your team to place an item on the...
Why Some People Go the Extra Mile
Why do some people really give a damn, while others do just what they can to get by? Going the extra mile – doing more than is necessary – creates memorable magic. If it feels so good, why is it hard to come by? At work, we call this discretionary effort,...
Great Mid-Year Review Questions for Human Centered Leaders
Mid-Year Review Questions: A Human-Centered Guide to Inspire and Grow Mid-year reviews are your halftime huddle in the performance Super Bowl. It’s that moment where you catch your breath, revisit the playbook, and decide what happens next. Whether your company...
The Most Frustrating Mistake Managers Make
When managers see their role as a small cog in a bigger system they do whatever they can to fit in. They trade power for conformity. Their team yearns for bold vision, challenging questions, and scaffolding support. But they look up and see weakness, which makes them...
Stuck in the Middle With You
The other day I got the kind of feedback that kicks you in the gut and makes your brain hurt for days. I’m sure you know the kind, it stings with truth, but you’ve got a gazillion counter points you would never say out loud, for fear of appearing to not be...
Informational Interviews: Not Just For Rookies
How to Hold a More Meaningful Informational Interview A common misconception is that informational interviews are only for folks starting out in their career. Sure informational interviews are a great idea for the new college grad, but they can be game-changing later...
How Well Do You Manage Up? A Challenge and Other Tools (Video)
Get Better at Managing Up: Overcoming an Imperfect Boss The conversation about Imperfect Bosses continues. Today, I’m excited to bring you several additional resources for managing up, including a free knowledge assessment. And an interview on how to avoid...
