Recently, I was part of a committee planning a party. Excitement was high, energy was contagious, and enthusiasm was running full tilt...

Recently, an executive coaching client confided in me that they were feeling deeply dissatisfied and unappreciated by their company. They...

Running late for a meeting one day, I rushed into the office, my mind already on the day’s packed schedule. As I walked in, an employee...

Years ago, I was the lead on a committee with a clear directive. I had laid out a focused agenda, and we were making strong progress....

I remember when I was a young leader, stepping into my first supervisory role. Back then, I thought being in charge meant I should know...

We've all been there. A problem arises—maybe it's a miscommunication, a project that didn’t go as planned, or a conflict within a team....

I was recently flying American Airlines from Dallas. As I walked down the jet bridge, I could already hear the upbeat voice of the flight...

I was recently having a conversation with a friend who’s supervisor clearly saw themselves as a “Boss” versus a “leader”. My friend’s...

I remember attending a communication training years ago where a participant (Person A) shared an interesting situation. Someone else...

Many years ago, a new supervisee came to me after making a significant financial mistake that would have serious consequences. I vividly...

While traveling recently, I needed to request an Uber. While waiting, I ended up catching the eye of a fellow traveller who was also...

Welcome to 2025!  Do you have any New Year Rituals?  No, not like resolutions… more like practices to get your mind right for the...

As we bring 2024 to a close, it’s a fantastic opportunity to pause and look back.  I like to think of it as taking a long look in the...

I was recently told about an organization who valued innovation so much they held an annual “competition” for all employees/departments...

Years ago I remember learning how they teach Shamu, the great white whale at Sea World, to jump over that 25 foot rope.  They begin with...

The past week (or should I say months) has been a lot… so if you are swirling from the post-election overload, I hear you!  Some of you...

Recently I had the pleasure of meeting a co-worker's children. I took the opportunity to tell her children how much their mom loved them...

Recently someone did something that hurt and offended me. Every ounce of me wanted to lash out, be ugly, and tell them EXACTLY what I...

Not too long ago I received some hard news.  The kind that takes your breath away, makes you want to sit down and cry, or even crawl back...

I was driving recently and passed a man on the street corner, holding a sign. I didn't think much of it until I read the hurtful,...