How Can I Be a More Confident Leader?

I want to address a question that has been frequently asked: How can one become a more confident leader? Confidence is a vital attribute that not only propels our own growth but also influences those around us. Join me as we explore the significance of confidence in leadership and discover practical strategies to enhance it.Building

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What Would You Tell Your Younger Self?

I’ve long been a proponent of the power and value of reflection But as valuable as it is, people don’t always do it as frequently as they could. And often, we aren’t sure exactly how to do it. If you are looking for a practical way to reflect, start by asking yourself this question: What

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How to Take Criticism – Remarkable TV

It’s human nature to resist acknowledging our mistakes or shortcomings, and when others point them out, it can leave us feeling vulnerable. However, it is in these moments of vulnerability that we have the opportunity to unlock our true potential as leaders and individuals. Join us as we dive into the realm of embracing criticism

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What is Your AI Strategy?

I know there are plenty of things on the list of possible strategies for our business, and you might be thinking I am suggesting adding a new one. But for now, I am not (necessarily) suggesting an “AI Strategy” to compete with your Marketing Strategy, Supply Chain Strategy, or Go-to-Market Strategy. Instead, I am asking

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Improving Your Self-Awareness: Five Things You Can Do Today

The most effective leaders are aware of how they impact their teams with their actions, reactions, words, and decisions. In other words, the more self-aware we are, the better chance we have of leading effectively. Unfortunately, everyone (including leaders) has blind spots, unconscious biases, and habits that keep us from being as successful as we

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Hybrid Teams Shouldn’t Be (Just) a Compromise

I’ve spoken to hundreds of people in the last little while, and they all say some variation of, “We tried to get people to come back to the office, but we’ve compromised and now work hybrid.” None of them sounded excited about it. Just for fun, I looked up the word compromise. Now I understand

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Do Leaders and Employees Want the Same Things?

It is a good question: Do leaders and employees want the same things in work and in the workplace? Looking at today’s hot workplace topics like “return to office,” where people work, and more, many would answer no. Current divisions indicate that leaders and employees want different things. I think it is a valuable question.

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The Key to Greater Focus – Remarkable TV

Have you ever tried pushing a string across a table? It’s an exercise in futility. Similarly, many of us struggle with focus. We know we need to be more focused and less distracted, but the harder we try, the more it seems like our efforts fall short. It’s as if we’re pushing that string, resulting

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Tackling Tough Talks: Five Keys to Delivering Difficult Messages

You know what I am talking about. You must deliver a message to a group or individual that they aren’t going to love. This isn’t likely one of your favorite parts of being a leader, but it comes with the territory. Messages about organizational change, process change, individual feedback, or something surprising in any way.

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History Shows Remote Work Doesn’t Mean Learning Alone

What is the best approach for learning new skills when you don’t work in the same place as your boss and colleagues? Should I rely on e-learning and asynchronous tools? As a leader, is it worth the expense of pulling people together for training events? Are lunch-and-learn webinars more cost effective than instructor-led training, or

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