The Blog
My goal is to write things to inspire you, challenge you, and help you become the best human and leader you can be
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When friendship and work intersect: My tips for navigating tricky dynamics
The elephant in the room is that friendship-plus-work can be complicated: competing roles, shifting power dynamics, feedback, boundaries—it all gets harder to navigate the more you know and care about a person.
Is innovation your team’s biggest strength or its Achilles’ heel?
This company’s story shows what can happen when innovation goes unchecked and what’s possible when a team intentionally makes innovation a part of its culture and identity.
Your energy is your greatest leadership responsibility
When we're mindful of our energy, it can be the thing that helps others feel their best.
The power of surrendering instead of forcing
2025 became my year to live my greatest lesson of all, which is simply . . . to surrender.
5 Tips for Redefining Success in Performance Reviews
These tips can help you navigate any kind of performance review with clarity and intention.
Four questions that get to the heart of a culture
I recently had a conversation with a leader who shared something so brilliant that I haven’t been able to stop thinking about it since.
The counterintuitive leadership habit I learned while training for a half-marathon
At first, I was skeptical. I had always thought I should try to run at or close to a pace that I'd want to run during a race.
The first thing leaders should consider when feeling frustrated with a team member
I couldn’t believe that I hadn’t had this conversation with Monique sooner.
What we all need to hear in seasons of change
My hope is that you will read this post and feel a new energy and level of excitement about leveraging this moment for all it can be.
How to help others manage conflict
I want to share some of my best advice for helping others manage conflict, and ultimately, build trust.
If you don’t make it bad, you can’t make it better
Any time you’re procrastinating with taking the next step on something try this!
What I learned about making people feel valued during a 15-minute car ride
I think we have an environment where everyone feels valued but I wanted to get another perspective.
How caring leaders can promote well-being AND drive results
Here are five things we do on our team that help us create a culture that prioritizes well-being while also prioritizing accountability and results.
How to shift your mindset from defeat to optimism
How do you sustain you motivation and optimism when things aren't happening as quickly as you might like them to?
The key to keeping your team engaged and fulfilled
Sometimes, when things are going really well in our culture and on our teams, we forget to talk about where we want to improve and grow.
On this day, 6 years ago . . . (Happy birthday to Permission To Screw Up!)
Six years ago today (October 10th), Permission To Screw Up made its debut. Six years! I can hardly believe it.
How to start a conversation with your team about AI
Lets start Q4 by addressing a hot topic: artificial intelligence and technology at work.
If we want psychologically safe organizations, we have to lean into discomfort
When we actually feel psychologically safe, we feel empowered to lean into discomfort.
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