Clear Delegation Begins Before the Work Starts
Clear Delegation, Accountability and Leadership Communication
Learn how leaders can define success, check understanding and delegate with clarity without resorting to micromanagement.
Small Business Saturday: Why Your Support Matters More Than Ever
Small Business Saturday is a unique moment each year, a day dedicated not to sales or offers, but to recognizing the importance of independent businesses and the people behind them.
While many of us spend this weekend clearing out inboxes full of Black Friday promotions, today offers a quieter, more meaningful opportunity. It invites us to reflect on the individuals, families, and local entrepreneurs who pour their expertise, creativity, and heart into building something that serves others.
Grateful for the work, but more so for the people
Grateful for the work but more so for the people!
As we approach Thanksgiving, it feels like the right time to pause and reflect on the people and organizations I’ve had the privilege of working with over the past few years.
Since stepping out of full-time legal practice, my coaching and consulting work has grown in ways I could not have predicted. Since 2018, I’ve delivered well over 1000 one-to-one coaching sessions with leaders across North America, the UK, Europe, and as far away as Singapore and Australia.
28-Day Positivity Challenge
The 28 Days of Positivity Program aims to provide a focused, time-limited framework that helps individuals consciously shift their mindsets, habits, and behaviors toward a more optimistic, resilient, and growth-oriented lifestyle and work approach. It offers value both personally and professionally
Defuse the Simmering Resentment on Your Team
If you’ve noticed an uptick in subtle digs and snarky comments on your team, it may indicate a deeper issue: simmering resentment. As a leader, you must restore harmony before it’s too late.
Simplify Your Strategy
Many organizations confuse operational plans with strategy. Creating a strategy is an outward-looking, relatively high-level exercise about identifying how to meet your stakeholders’ needs. Once you’ve done that, you can figure out the specific steps you need to take to get there. Here’s how to build a strategy that avoids fragmented efforts and missed opportunities.
Build a Team Culture of Speaking Up—and Listening
Build a Team Culture of Speaking Up—and Listening
Speaking up at work is crucial for fostering innovation, inclusion, and high performance. Here’s how to ensure your team is a safe community where everyone feels that their voice is heard and their contributions are valued.
Increase the Chances That Your Best People Will Stay
Increase the Chances That Your Best People Will Stay. Managers are worried about losing their best employees right now — and they probably should be. The marketplace for talent has shifted. You need to consider your employees like customers and put thoughtful attention into retaining them.
It Worked For Me!
I first came across General Colin Powell’s Thirteen Rules of Leadership several years ago but in all honesty, gave it little notice until I decided to listen to his audiobook a few months ago, which in turn prompted me to purchase the hard copy of the book. I was sad when he passed away in October 2021. He was an inspirational leader during his time in service and easy to admire.