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Feb 6, 20203 min read
Who do you trust more, your boss or a stranger?
I bet you did a little giggle when you read the title then sat back and thought about it. Did you think back to your last few jobs and...
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Oct 5, 20192 min read
360 Feedback
What are you doing with that 360 feedback?? Companies more and more are embracing 360 feedback. This type of feedback is such an...
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Oct 5, 20193 min read
Leading Upwards
The video states "following the link below to read more" while recording I kind of forgot that I put the video here on the website too....
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Oct 5, 20192 min read
Which problem has your focus?
I've been fighting a losing battle with moles in my yard for the last month. I've set traps and bait. Smashed trails...and all it seems...
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Oct 5, 20192 min read
Empathy is not a Weakness
You have no idea how thankful I am that there are more and more people, a movement really, advocating for heart-centered, people-centered...
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Oct 5, 20192 min read
How do you wield trust?
How do you wield trust? Like a sword or a gift? Wielding trust like a sword usually means you don't use it or give it often. You approach...
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Mar 16, 20193 min read
How Good Are You?
As a manager or leader that is. One of the best ways to know (and grow) is to do a bit of self-assessment. By now you have probably heard...
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Mar 16, 20193 min read
Are you letting fear stand in your way?
Sometimes I feel like the people I work with a bit bi-polar when it comes to how they work. They are equal parts of afraid to share their...
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Mar 16, 20192 min read
The Real Transparent Leader
Transparency is not necessarily a new term, but it's bandied about quite a bit when people discuss servant or coaching styles of...
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Mar 16, 20194 min read
Reflecting to Look Forward
Do you ever stop to look back and reflect on your year? Do you do it all year long or are you the kind of person who gets to December...
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Mar 16, 20192 min read
Team Culture - Reflection
It's already December. The end of the year came quick. In 2018 I was fortunate to speak at a few events regarding team culture and how we...
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Mar 16, 20192 min read
Avoiding Difficult Conversations?
I think we all know in our hearts that ignoring difficult conversations never leads to a great outcome for either you or your team....
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Mar 16, 20194 min read
Your Focus Needs More Focus
I don't know about you, but sometimes my focus feels out of focus. Juggling what feels like a mountain of priorities/objectives/deliverab...
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Mar 16, 20192 min read
Staying Motivated
Sometimes leading a team can be hard. Most days I feel like I am lucky to be working with such great people, but I admit there are days...
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Mar 16, 20192 min read
"Collaboration"- A cringe worthy word
Don't get me wrong, I strive and push for both myself and my team to be collaborative...meaning being open and accepting of sharing ideas...
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Mar 16, 20192 min read
Challenged or Impostor
All of us, when we truly challenge ourselves, go through some degree of feeling like a fraud. Those in Leadership positions are no...
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Mar 16, 20191 min read
Leadership is not about You
My opinion is that if you want to be a great leader for your team, you have to realize that it's not about you. What is it about? Being...
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