How to Make Active Listening Your Go-To Habit
Listen Actively: Because Sometimes the Most Powerful Phrase You Can Say Is… Nothing In a world full of deadlines, devices, and drive-by updates, deep, active listening has become a rare (and powerful) act. It’s easy to half-hear while scanning Teams, thinking about...
The Power of a Good Apology at Work: The Surprisingly Strong Habit That Builds Trust
Why You Should Apologize at Work (and How to Do It Without Overdoing It) Nobody enjoys messing up. But you know what makes it worse? That uncomfortable stretch of silence when someone misses the mark and refuses to acknowledge it. If you’ve ever wondered when or how...
FInd the Fun at Work: How Smart Leaders Prioritize Play During Tough Times
The “Find the Fun” Habit: What It Is, Why It Matters, and How to Bring It to Life This Week We’ve all been on that team where everything feels… heavy. The deadlines are looming, the to-do list is growing, and the energy? Flat.. But here’s the good news: you can find...
How to Collaborate with AI (and keep your job, voice and sanity)
AI’s Not Coming for Your Job—But It Might Draft Your Next Email You’ve seen it coming—AI is a daily part of your workflow. It’s summarizing reports, drafting emails, organizing data…even suggesting how to phrase that sensitive message to your boss. And if...
Poor Communication Skills that Destroy Trust and Teamwork
Episode 305: Have you ever wondered if the way you communicate as a leader could destroy trust with your team? Even well-meaning leaders unintentionally send the wrong message through avoidable communication missteps—and when trust slips, so does performance,...
Pump Up the Praise: Fun Employee Appreciation on a Budget
Employee Appreciation on a Budget? Bring the Balloons So you’re bringing your team together and want to include a bit of employee appreciation. Maybe it’s been a while. You want to start strong—good energy, some connection, perhaps even a little fun. And you...
Ready to Bust Through Silos? It’s Time for Force Field Analysis
Want to Break Down Silos? Bring the Force (Field Analysis) You know that feeling when teams are technically on the same side but act like competitors? Like you’re all rowing the same boat—but in opposite directions? That’s silo thinking at work. If you’re ready to...
Leadership Habits That Stick: How Mini Experiments Create Big Change
Think of It as Science Class for Your Leadership Habits — Minus the Explosions You’ve been to the leadership training, read the books (maybe even a few by us—awesome). Heard the stories, shared yours, and left inspired and ready to be a better human-centered leader. ...
