Being The ‘Perfect’ Leader Hurts Your Connection with Your Team
“You’re just so perfect!” He was 100 feet away in an audience of 300, but his words landed with the force of a thunderclap on
January 8, 2025
Thoughts on Building a Culture of Connection™
Not Everyone Has a “Happy Holiday” Coming up: A Leader’s Guide to Holiday Sensitivity
I learned this lesson back in college, during what is usually a celebratory time of year; holiday break. Finals were over, no homework was due,
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Why Your Boring Signs Are Sabotaging Your Culture of Connection™
Want to kill your company culture? Hang another boring sign. I never thought the Cryptography Museum in Washington DC would teach me something about building
December 11, 2024
Technical Hat Trap: Why Your Leadership Style Might Be Blocking Employee Engagement
This email confirmed what I’ve been noticing through my speaking career: the best speeches don’t just inspire – they fundamentally change behavior. When this HR
December 11, 2024
Navigating the Tightrope: Balancing Employee Termination and Team Morale
Letting go of an employee feels like cutting off a limb to save the body—painful yet sometimes necessary for survival. When I had to part
November 21, 2024
Practical Strategies for Expanding Your Network at Conferences
Just when I was about to give up on becoming a professional speaker, I committed to one final action that changed everything and ultimately the
November 12, 2024
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