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What is a Fixer? The Costs and Benefits of Taking Charge
Have you ever found yourself stepping into a situation at work or at home, and taking on the task of solving other people’s problems? Perhaps at the expense of your time, energy, and even money, you tend to step in to save the day? Do you ever feel overwhelmed by...
How self-awareness optimizes your leadership and decreases your blind spots
When was the last time you welcomed difficult feedback from a colleague? Despite how uncomfortable it was to hear, were you actually grateful that someone on your team had the courage to speak honestly about the impact of your words, attitude, or behavior? That’s what happened to Ryan when one...
Does the look on your face create psychological safety with your employees?
Most leaders don't learn this until it's too late. The skillset necessary to strategize your business plan, create systems, and monitor metrics is not the same skillset necessary to retain employees to run your day-to-day operations. That's why having interpersonal skills that create psychological safety with your employees is so...
Why self-control is the engine of your success
Do you have a goal you’ve been intending to reach, but for one reason or another, haven’t reached the finish line yet? Something you’ve been waiting to accomplish for a long time and have been putting off? Finishing a project? Addressing dysfunction on your team? Having a difficult conversation? If...
How To Stand Up To An Abrasive Boss While Staying Level Headed And Respectful
Imagine having a boss who’s known for angry, emotional outbursts and knee-jerk reactions regardless of who's around. Now imagine, you’re in a meeting with your boss and peers discussing a project timeline. Each person plays a role in contributing to the project. Suddenly your boss starts yelling about the project...
Overcoming Conflict Avoidance – Nicole Greer Podcast Episode Highlights
Recently I had the privilege of being interviewed for Nicole Greer's Build a Vibrant Culture Podcast. We had a great back-and-forth conversation about the crucial role that healthy conflict plays in fostering a supportive work environment. During the podcast interview, we discussed: How to take responsibility for your own success...
How a small, simple word makes a big difference in boosting your resilience
Just recently, one of my grandsons embarked on the journey of learning to tie his shoes. A simple task for many of us now, but remember back to your own experiences. Wasn't it a daunting challenge as a child? The concentration and precision required, the interplay of fingers and laces...
How to give honest feedback to an abrasive superior
By all accounts, Jack is a successful leader. He’s an industry trailblazer that others look to for his expertise. Financially, he is doing well and his business is thriving. On the outside, Jack has many markers of success. What Jack doesn’t realize is how off-putting his behavior is to others....
3 Qualities of Determined People Who Stick with What’s Difficult and Not Give Up
Have you ever stood in a landmark of history and had chills go up and down your spine? To have a feeling of awe of being where monumental events occurred that changed the course of history? Last summer, as I walked through the once-secret corridors of Churchill War Rooms in...
How one leader learned to deal with an angry boss
When I wrote my book, How Did My Family Get In My Office?! my goal was to hear from real-life leaders about how conflict was handled in their upbringing influenced the way they deal with conflict in the workplace - And what they did about it. One of the leaders...
