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(But most leaders still don’t know how to build it) Every leader I work with already knows that credibility starts on the inside.They’ll nod earnestly and say things like, “It’s about who you are,” or “Credibility is built from within.” And they’re right.But then they hit the real problem: They have absolutely no idea how […]

What We Get Wrong With Psychological Safety The Misunderstanding We all think we know what psychological safety means — a workplace where people feel safe to speak up, share ideas, or admit mistakes without fear of backlash. Easy enough, right? Just be nice. Smile. Say “please” and “thank you.” But that’s where so many leaders […]

…….Making Better Decisions: A Framework for Clarity, Ethics, and Impact Let’s be honest: making decisions can be hard. Even when we’re calm, informed, and not on deadline, our brains still love to serve up a hot plate of bias with a side of ego. (If you missed the first post about that delicious mess, you […]

Managing Bias & Ego in Leadership We all like to think we’re rational. Logical. Objective. But the truth? If you have a brain, you have bias. If we want to lead well, we need to get brutally honest about the two biggest invisible forces shaping our decisions: bias and ego. They’re not flaws in character—they’re […]

How to Stay Steady, Lead Strong, and Bounce Forward Leadership isn’t about having all the answers. It’s about staying grounded when everything around you feels unstable. Whether you’re leading a team through tight deadlines, navigating change, or managing burnout—resilience isn’t a “nice-to-have.” It’s your leadership backbone. But here’s the truth: resilience isn’t just about toughing […]

It’s in your workplaces. Have you been on the receiving end of this nasty practice? Harvard Business School released some interesting research by Zaman & Lakhani that underscores the importance of trust in the workplace: “Intense competition in the workplace may lead managers to sabotage talented employees to protect their own job security.” Further Zaman […]

How do you work together with your team? That’s a huge question, and it almost seems impossible to answer. The thing is, we’ve all had different experiences, and so what I consider “common sense” might not be so common to the others that I’m working with. This is why sorting out your team norms is […]

UGH. SHAME is a big topic. It regularly comes up when I work with high-achieving people. (I recently wrote about my own shame – check that out here.) Evolutionarily speaking, shame serves a purpose – it’s meant to keep society functioning, and it reminds us when we behave unethically. When we veer off-path, shame says, […]

Hi there friends I felt it was ESSENTIAL for me to post today for 3 reasons: I was driving my son to school, listening to Roy Orbison, and feeling happy about things. (Seriously, were you aware that he is also known as “the Big O”? Badass.) I asked my son if he had anything out […]

The Ultimate Connector or a Portal to Pain? Empathy comes up A LOT when I work with leadership teams. Some people roll their eyes. Many dislike the concept. Generally, I hear things like: UGH. People are so needy these days…I don’t want to hear about their problems all the time! Or Being empathetic just means […]