As a manager, your role is about more than just steering the ship or making strategic decisions. It's also about nurturing your team, helping them grow, and addressing [...]
Playing Devil’s Advocate to Devil’s Advocates – Remarkable TV
We've all been in that meeting. Someone comes up with a fresh idea, and almost instantly, another person chimes in with, "Well, just playing Devil's Advocate here, but..." [...]
How to Make Feedback More Effective
Feedback is more than just words; it's the backbone of improvement and growth in a professional setting. However, its power only unleashes when it's not just given but [...]
You CAN (And Should) Add Context to Teams Notifications
Have you ever tried to reach someone on Microsoft Teams and seen a red status message that says they’re busy? That’s fine, but will they be available later [...]
I’m Not a Doctor – How to Help My Team’s Mental Health
Leaders wear many hats, and some are more comfortable than others. But in a world where talk of mental health has become more commonplace, a new hat is [...]
Three Things to Do Alone – Before Collaborating
In a world that's all about collaboration, teamwork, and synergy, it's easy to overlook the value of spending time alone. Yes, you read that right—solitary activities are key [...]
Communicating Up? Stop Spamming Your Boss
Unless you have a love for canned meat, chances are you have a negative view of the word spam, especially when it shows up in your email inbox [...]
The 51% Rule Includes Reading and Listening Skills
When you think of “good communication skills,” what do you think of? Odds are your mind goes to writing effectively, making excellent presentations, and being clear in your [...]
Stop Fighting Fires! – Remarkable TV
If you're a leader, you can probably picture this: you're the leader of a dynamic team, and challenges keep erupting like unexpected fires. Being the capable leader you [...]
Four Keys to Successful Leadership Communication
Everyone would agree that communication is a critical leadership skill. I mean, if you can't communicate your way out of a paper bag, as my father used to [...]