“Empower your people to shape the future. Authorship is ownership. When you involve your people in building the future, they feel a sense of ownership.” – Geoff Woods For many of us it’s easy to default to “here’s what you…
Few habits have done more for my effectiveness than the weekly review. Carving out even thirty minutes a week to step back and organize your thoughts, projects, and objectives can change the tone of your entire week – and over…
One of the clearest signs of a healthy organization is a strong pipeline of talent—people who have grown through the ranks, deepened their skills, and are genuinely ready to step into leadership. It’s something worth celebrating when it happens. But…
One of the most common questions I get is: Where do assessments fit into the hiring process? To answer that, let’s break down the hiring process into five key stages: Pre-screening Initial interview Assessment (behaviors and skills) and review of…
Hello January — traditionally a time to set goals and expectations for the coming year. Make no mistake, setting goals is a powerful way to bring about change in our lives, and we often start with a clear picture of…
Happy New Year! This morning, while reading Daily Creative: Find Your Inspiration to Spark Creative Energy and Fight Burnout by Todd Henry, I was reminded of how closely creativity, clarity, and sustainability are connected. The insight stood out enough to…
As we close one chapter and prepare to open another, the transition from one year to the next is the perfect time to pause, reflect, and reset. The week between Christmas and New Year’s offers a unique opportunity to look…
This morning I came across a few thoughts that felt especially meaningful to share—especially with Thanksgiving week here in the U.S. They’re from Todd Henry’s book Daily Creative: Find Your Inspiration to Spark Creative Energy and Fight Burnout. Thankfulness –…
We’ve all encountered individuals who struggle to connect authentically with others, whether personally or professionally. These are the people who seem oblivious to how their words, actions—or inactions—affect those around them. In essence, they fail to “read the room.” Take,…
Being a leader at any level is understanding that leadership develops daily, not in a day. In the fast-paced world of business (and life in general), where change is constant and challenges are inevitable, leadership skills stand out as the…