When I first started administering the Winslow Assessment to clients, I had a serious case of imposter syndrome. I remember sitting in on Mr. Winslow’s “war stories” about assessing professional athletes and top-level executives, wondering if I’d ever have that…
“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…
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…
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…
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…
“Once you are in a position of leadership, your job is no longer to control the work; it’s to influence it.” – Todd Henry So, what exactly is leading by influence? Leading by influence is about spending less time telling…
I’ve been using AI, specifically Jasper and ChatGPT, to help with writing projects and to dive deeper into interview questions related to Winslow and DISC assessment results for a couple of years. Although I started using it a bit hesitantly,…