I was meeting with a client recently, an experienced leader, thoughtful, solution-oriented, deeply invested in her team. She sighed, sat...

I had a moment the other day that reminded me how quickly we can slip into a disempowered mindset without even noticing. I was reflecting...

I remember a time when I was traveling with several of my team members to an event. We were weaving our way through the airport. The line...

I was driving through a neighborhood the other day when something caught my eye.   A lizard. Right in the middle of the road. Doing...

Somewhere above the clouds, I got a masterclass in leadership, and humanity, from the row behind me. It started with the sound of crying....

I recently asked a team member to complete a task for me - one with high stakes. Tight deadline. High visibility. Lots riding on it. When...

You’ve probably heard the phrase “climate matters” when it comes to workplace culture. But when you’re leading a new team, or bringing...

I was recently part of a committee, a passionate group of professionals gathered to solve a big issue. Everyone had a strong opinion...

I remember a moment years ago, early on in my working relationship with a new team member. They had come to me, clearly wanting to...

I was on my way to a speaking engagement the other day when that light came on. You know the one.  The little orange triangle that gently...

One time on a plane, I observed a passenger boarding the plane and moving through First Class to call out with a grin:  “Anyone wanna...

Recently, I had the opportunity to present at a national conference out of state. I was in the conference room, prepping for my session,...

I was recently thinking about a moment when I completely missed the boat and created a much messier interaction than was necessary....

A client came to me recently, visibly frustrated. “I think I need to let them go,” she said. “They’re just not doing their job.”  But as...

I recently overheard an enlightening conversation between two co-workers. One was talking about a recent communication webinar they both...

A few months ago, a client of mine confided, “I’m everyone’s go-to. I hold space, I offer calm, I problem-solve. But I go home at the end...

Have you ever played the game Apples to Apples? It’s one of those card games where someone flips over a word (like “adorable” or...

The other day, I found myself at a local business where an employee was clearly having trouble processing my transaction. They fumbled...

A client recently confided in me during a company-wide reorganization. Their role had shifted significantly, responsibilities had...

A CEO I know was in a meeting when a team member suggested a new approach to an ongoing project. The CEO, confident in their expertise,...