Try This Powerful, Simple Technique to Improve Your Leadership (Video)
One of the best ways to improve your leadership is to reflect on how it feels to be led. I’ve had some amazing bosses over the years who taught me a great deal through their words. But mostly by their actions. I’m sure you have too. And yes, I’ve had...
Remote One-on-Ones: What Employees are Yearning For Most
Remote One-on-One Meetings Provide Direction and Connection One of the simplest, most cost-effective ways to build trust and improve performance in your remote team is a deliberate and well-executed cadence of remote one-on-ones. Here are six topics both...
Leading When “What Were They Thinking?”
It can be frustrating when your team’s behavior doesn’t make any sense. But those moments where you wonder “What were they thinking?” are also opportunities. In this episode, you’ll get a way forward for the next time you wonder “What...
How to Overcome One of the Biggest Challenges of Working From Home
Challenges of Working From Home The Harvard Business Review article, The Implications of Working Without an Office covers great research about the benefits and challenges of working from home. I highly recommend it. If nothing else to validate those mixed emotions...
One Way Smart Leaders Avoid Micro-Managing Virtual Team Members
Avoid micro-managing virtual team members by scheduling a clear finish. Recently we spoke with Shawna, an executive who reflected on the past year and the shift to remote work. “We’ve exceeded our goals, but I also am sure that our failure to follow through on some...
Courageous Cultures Interview with Karin Hurt
Karin Hurt joins us in-studio for the first time ever to talk about Courageous Cultures: How to Build Teams of Micro-Innovators, Problem Solvers, and Customer Advocates. In this episode, find out why business leaders are responding passionately to Courageous...
Building an Innovative Culture Where Everyone Shares Ideas
7 Steps to Building a Courageous, Innovative Team Culture Are you looking to build a more courageous, innovative culture? Do you want an innovative culture where the default is to speak up – where everyone at every level consistently shares ideas and best...
Why Courageous Cultures are More Important Now than Ever (and more)
No more safe silence – build courageous cultures for a brighter, bolder future. We’ve spent the past three years researching, interviewing, and working with leaders of big and fast-growing companies, nonprofits, and government organizations around the...


