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,…
Change is inevitable, but implementing it successfully? Now that’s the tricky part. Whether you’re introducing a new process, restructuring a team, or pivoting the focus of your business, change must be handled with care, planning, and alignment with the organization’s…
Ours has become a society quick to form conclusions—driven not by facts but by emotionally charged narratives, rumors, and innuendo. This tendency to judge prematurely, without waiting for all the facts, not only undermines our personal relationships but also impacts…
After recently sitting in on a webinar covering hiring “best practices,” I’d like to share with you (as a reminder) the key elements of the hiring process, which will lead to you making successful hiring decisions. Most important, and coming…
Here we are again, and as another year comes to a close and a new one begins it’s time for a tradition that many of you who have worked with me and read my newsletter / blog, are familiar with…