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...
Performance Reviews Don’t Have to Feel So Heavy

Performance Reviews Don’t Have to Feel So Heavy

It’s that time of year again. Calendars fill up with performance review meetings, self-evaluations, and feedback conversations that can feel… uncomfortable. Even for confident, capable professionals, reviews often stir up nerves, self-doubt, or defensiveness. That’s...
What People Need Most from Leaders

What People Need Most from Leaders

Think about the leader who has had the biggest impact on you. Chances are, it wasn’t just about what they did — it was about how they showed up. Gallup’s global research explored this idea by asking people to describe the leader who influences them most in daily life....
How I Stopped Rewarding Overwork

How I Stopped Rewarding Overwork

For a long time, I believed I was a good leader because I noticed who stayed late, who responded fastest, and who said yes without hesitation. I didn’t call it overwork. I called it dedication. I rewarded people when they: Answered emails late at night Took on “just...