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....
The Missing 5-Minute Communication Skill that Will Transform Your Team’s Productivity
Episode 313: What if one overlooked communication skill could be the difference between unfinished work and unstoppable team progress? If you’ve ever walked out of a productive meeting only to find that no one followed through, you’re not alone. This...
Why Smart Teams Resist Your New Idea (And What to Do About It)
Practical Ways to Slow Down to Give Your New Idea a Fighting Chance of Success You’ve just come back from a strategic planning session with your boss and peers and you’ve got an amazing idea for your team to implement. You think it’s visionary,...
When Good Intentions Go Extra: How to Help Your Team Stop Overcomplicating Everything
When Good Intentions Go Overboard: How to Gently Guide Your Overachievers Imagine this: you ask your enthusiastic team member to get your lobby ready for a client visit. Simple, right? Twenty minutes later, they’re back with a professional interior decorator, a...
