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Managing Well is our weekly series, offering practical tools, real-world strategies, and thoughtful reflections to help you navigate the complex aspects of leadership. From building trust by giving honest and clear feedback to having the necessary conversations, we provide guidance on creating teams that work well and feel well.

Grounded in emotional intelligence and psychological safety, each post offers perspective and guidance for accountable, human-centered leadership.

Because managing others well always begins with managing ourselves.

Get practical tools for the hard parts of leadership.

Grounded in emotional intelligence and psychological safety, each post offers perspective and guidance for accountable, human-centered leadership.

Because managing others well always begins with managing ourselves.

Anxiety, Confidence, Empathy, Friendships, Relationships, Self-care, Stress

Feeling Workplace Pressure? 3 Ways to Stay Grounded Amid Legal Uncertainty

It’s not lost on me that it’s been five years since the pandemic and in many ways, the same feelings of chaos, fear, and uncertainty are still very present. Workplaces are shifting, and no one wants to make the “wrong” decision. At last week’s SHRM Philadelphia symposium, that uncertainty was front and center as attorney…

Anxiety, Confidence, Empathy, Friendships, Relationships, Self-care, Stress

Is DEI dead?

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) are not just buzzwords. They’re the foundation of strong, growth-oriented organizations. When done right, it’s about business success. Embracing diverse perspectives and experiences strengthens products and services, leading to increased revenue and happier customers. Ensuring fair and equitable pay based on skill rather than pedigree while creating pathways for all…

Anxiety, Confidence, Empathy, Friendships, Relationships, Self-care, Stress

The Only Way to Get Through Uncertainty—A Hard Lesson from the Ocean

In the past several weeks, I’ve had conversations with clients overwhelmed and stressed by the constant flurry of executive orders and their impact on their teams, organizations, and personal lives. These are some of the concerns we’ve been hearing: Entire teams have been fired by email. Everyone is terrified they’re next. How do we continue…

Anxiety, Confidence, Empathy, Friendships, Relationships, Self-care, Stress

Handling Workplace Tension: One Mistake and the Lesson I’ll Never Forget

When I was in my early 20s in one of my first professional jobs, I had a co-worker, “Lauren” who constantly asked me personal questions. I was eager to do well in my new role and was raised by my mom to keep work and personal life separate. One day, after what felt like the…

Anxiety, Confidence, Empathy, Friendships, Relationships, Self-care, Stress

You Don’t Have to Be Friends to Work Well Together

It may seem counterintuitive to think we can spend 40 hours a week with people and not become friends. However, not everyone approaches work relationships the same way. Some people are perfectly fine keeping things professional, while others thrive on forming personal connections with their colleagues. The truth is, you don’t have to be friends…

Anxiety, Confidence, Empathy, Friendships, Relationships, Self-care, Stress

Disagreeing at Work? Here’s How to Keep It Professional

It’s not unusual to work alongside people who have fundamentally different values and perspectives. Not surprisingly, these differences can lead to conflict, especially in personal conversations at work. Emotional Intelligence (EQ) helps us manage these conflicts and maintain respectful, healthy working relationships. One key area of EQ is Relationship Management—the ability to handle conflict, communicate…

Anxiety, Empathy, Friendships, Relationships, Self-care, Stress

What Happens When Your Workplace (or Person) Isn’t Who You Thought They Were?

There’s been a lot of discussion about company values with the recent Executive Orders to eliminate DEI programming. Some companies, like Costco and e.l.f. Beauty, are doubling down on their commitments, and others are ending their programming. This raises a bigger question: As individuals, what do we do when a company’s values or commitments change?…

Anxiety, Leadership, Self-care, Stress

Transform Your Workday: Excellence with Ease™ for Busy Professionals

As we move deeper into 2025, it’s common for the excitement of New Year resolutions to fade. Many of us, especially high-achieving professionals, set ambitious goals for the year ahead. However, sticking to them can often feel like a challenge. Consider taking a different approach to work smarter and not harder – to practice Excellence…

Anxiety, Leadership, Self-care, Stress

Dr. King, Inauguration Day & Work Conversations: Are You Ready?

T.H.I.N.K. Before You Speak: 5 Principles for Handling Polarizing Conversations in the Workplace This year, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Inauguration Day are on the same day. Some people will acknowledge one celebration and not the other, while others will celebrate both. This dissonance that we’re experiencing politically and culturally seeps into the…

Self-care

Embracing Ease in 2025

As I step into 2025, I’m carrying a word that feels gentle and powerful: Ease. It’s been on my mind lately as I reflect on how I can bring more of it into my professional and personal life. As a business owner and parent to two teenage daughters, I’m no stranger to juggling a lot….

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