In December and January we set goals and create strategic plans. Ideally, those goals and plans are communicated well across your company and teams, and everyone knows what they need to do to move things forward. But as the year goes on, it's easy MORE
The need for difficult conversations at work is inevitable, but too often we avoid them because they're . . . difficult. Most of us know that avoiding conversations leads to bigger problems later, while increasing stress and worry. But there are things we can MORE
In business, where communication happens across multiple channels simultaneously, active listening stands out as increasingly crucial, yet often overlooked. Active listening requires intention, focus, and genuine engagement—qualities that define exceptional leaders. Leaders who excel at this skill build stronger relationships, make better decisions, MORE
Candid communication drives connection and performance at work. This month on the blog, we’re talking about speaking and listening. Speaking involves the following speech acts: Requests Assertions Assessments Declarations It’s important for leaders to distinguish between these if they want to communicate clearly and MORE
Earlier this month we shared that leaders who foster empathetic work cultures don't just build stronger teams—they drive innovation, enhance productivity, and improve retention. Today, we're talking about how you can develop and practice meaningful empathy at work. Empathy in the workplace goes beyond MORE
In February, we talked about embracing emotions at work and becoming comfortable with discomfort. This month, we're talking about empathy, which builds on those. An Ernst & Young Consulting Study about empathy in the workplace found that "The majority (86%) of employees believe empathetic leadership MORE
Most business are dealing with significant change and uncertainty this year. It's difficult for leaders to navigate this new reality while maintaining stability and vision. It's easy to lose sight of the target and to veer off track when we're overwhelmed and unsure of MORE
No one likes being uncomfortable. Comfort is easy, familiar, and certain. But discomfort is a fact of life and discomfort is where growth is found. Companies, leaders, and teams stagnate when they become stuck in a state of comfort, avoiding the discomfort of trying new MORE
Things are bumpy these days and most of us are experiencing a wide range of emotions every day (every hour?). One way to keep our emotions from running away with us is to identify precisely which emotion we're feeling. We tend to lump our emotions MORE
By now, most of us have heard that practicing gratitude is good for us. Articles and studies are everywhere from social media to Harvard Business Review. The majority of analog planners include at least a line, if not an entire section, to write down something, MORE
