Category: Leadership
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Summertime Learning?
Summer is here, so let’s set the scene: the smell of barbecue is wafting through the air, flip-flops are your go-to footwear, and the beach is calling. Yet, in between beach reads and mowing the lawn, summer is also an excellent time to step out of your comfort zone and create some new habits. Here…
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Easing Into the New Year: Managing Anxiety and Finding Balance
It feels like every headline these days adds another layer to the unease already humming in the background, and as the new year begins, it’s hard not to feel that weight pressing in. The world feels unpredictable, and somehow, the clock ticking into January only amplifies it. The stress of a new year can make…
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AI Can’t Do This (Yet): How to be a Trusted Advisor
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, or blissfully offline, you’ve probably noticed all the buzz about what AI can and can’t do. One thing it can’t do? Be a trusted advisor. (At least, not yet.) So, what is a trusted advisor? It’s someone who understands, connects, and adapts to the people they’re working with……
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2026 is coming (and willpower isn’t the answer)
2026 is less than 100 days away. For some, that’s cause for celebration. (A clean slate! A chance to turn the page on political and social chaos!) For others—especially those with still-lingering 2025 resolutions—it might feel like a ticking clock of shame. Before you beat yourself up for not running a marathon or not chiming in…
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Learn why people say yes, and how to weave that into your next pitch.
Whether you’re pitching investors or recommending a new idea to your team, influence is everything. The key ingredients include: If you haven’t heard of Robert Cialdini, prepare to have your mind blown. The Arizona-based psychologist published Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion in 1984, and it’s remained a go-to resource for anyone who wants to ethically sway decision-making.…
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“Let Them” at Work
Welcome to 2025! Over the “break,” I enjoyed long walks with my family and devoured podcasts, including Mel Robbins’ episode about the Let Them Theory. If you’re not acquainted with Mel, she’s an author and podcast host with many down-to-earth but revelatory ideas. She describes “Let them” as “a life-changing mindset hack.” Who doesn’t want to…
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How to Handle Potentially Triggering Conversations
Have you ever needed to have a conversation that could trigger a strong reaction? Whether it’s delivering feedback at work or discussing a contentious topic with a friend, these situations can be challenging. Recently, I was asked for advice on this very issue. Take a look at these strategies I recommended for handling potentially triggering…
