Stop Rewarding Exhaustion

Stop Rewarding Exhaustion

There was a time in my career when working 70–80 hours a week felt like a badge of honor. I was leading, delivering, responding, and fixing. If something needed to get done, I did it. Nights. Weekends. Vacation days. For a while, I told myself it was just a “busy...
What “Next Note” Will You Play?

What “Next Note” Will You Play?

I was recently reminded of this great quote by the jazz legend Miles Davis: “If you hit a wrong note, it’s the next note that you play that determines if it’s good or bad.” None of us gets it right all the time. We all hit the wrong note now and then—and thankfully,...
Leading Brilliant ADHD Minds

Leading Brilliant ADHD Minds

Early in my career, I had the privilege of managing a highly talented woman who had ADHD. She was brilliant — creative, driven, innovative, and full of ideas. She saw possibilities others didn’t. She connected dots faster than most people in the room. And yet… she...
Ask Me Anything

Ask Me Anything

I want to take a moment to thank you for reading my blog and engaging with the information I share. You’re part of my tribe, and serving you is my privilege! I’m also curious: how are you doing? I’m on a mission to empower people to achieve their absolute best, and...
Building Trust to Earn a Promotion

Building Trust to Earn a Promotion

How likely are you to engage with someone you don’t trust? By engage, I mean things like: Would you hire them? Would you promote them? Would you refer them? Would you invite them to collaborate? I know, it’s a silly question! I’m sure you know that...