How can you become more influential in five minutes or less?If you’re a leader, parent, teammate—or simply a human being who interacts with others—you’ve probably wished you could have a little more influence from time to time. Maybe you want to persuade someone to try a new idea, adopt a process, or just see a
Giving feedback is one of the most important responsibilities we have as leaders. And yet, it’s also one of the trickiest. If you’re like most people, you’ve had feedback conversations go off the rails — or maybe you’ve avoided them altogether, hoping the issue would somehow fix itself.Over the years, I’ve coached and trained thousands
I believe this with my whole heart: DISC assessments are powerful tools for understanding human behavior. The foundation for DISC, in its various forms, originated nearly 100 years ago. It has been studied, verified, and refined for decades.And like most tools, when they’re used well, they’re extremely helpful. But when you misuse a tool—or use
When you hear the word “conflict,” what comes to mind? For many people, it’s negativity: arguments, tension, frustration, and disruption. It’s no wonder we often do whatever we can to avoid it.But what if conflict isn’t always destructive? What if, when approached differently, it could actually strengthen your leadership, your team, and your results?Conflict as
The world is filled with vague thinking. We say things like “I hope this works out” or “I wish things were different.” Even in conversation, we often use filler phrases like “you know” or “like” that dilute our clarity. This lack of precision isn’t just a habit—it’s a hindrance.Being specific, on the other hand, sharpens
There are three little words that can truly change your life.Let. It. Go.Now, before your mind jumps to a certain animated movie soundtrack, let me assure you—this isn’t about ice castles or fairy tales. It’s about leadership. It’s about growth. It’s about becoming the best version of yourself.The Power of Letting GoWhen we think about
How patient are you with others?It’s a simple question—but not always a simple answer. If you’re like me, you might say, “It depends.” Sometimes I’m calm, collected, and patient. Other times? Not so much. And if we’re being honest, we can all look back at moments when we think, “I could have… should have… been
Something we have been doing our entire lives should be easy and instinctual. Right? What if that thing is communicating? If it’s so natural, why are we always complaining that someone misunderstood what we said, or that meeting could have been an email, but nobody read the email!? This is particularly common in remote work
Is patience just waiting?When you think of patience, do you think of just sitting around, waiting for something to happen?A lot of people do. And while that’s part of patience, it’s not the whole story.Today, I want you to think about patience differently.Proactive PatienceWe often think patience means doing nothing. But there’s another kind of
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