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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, 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….

General, Leadership

Establishing a Joyful Work Culture: Lessons from Creativity Strategist Dr. Natalie Nixon

I spoke with Dr. Natalie Nixon, a creative strategist and thought leader, about creativity and play at work. Through her Wonder and Rigor model, Dr. Nixon reveals how we can combine structure and play to foster creativity, enhance emotional intelligence, and ultimately achieve deeper satisfaction in our careers and lives. Here are some of the…

General, Leadership, NEW at The Ladipo Group

End of Year

Celebrating 20 years in business was a huge milestone for us in 2024, and we couldn’t have done it without you. Thank you for being part of our journey! We’re filled with gratitude and look forward to many more milestones in the coming years. Wishing you a joyous new year!

General, Leadership

Excellence with Ease™: It Doesn’t Have To Be So Hard

Do you ever think, “It shouldn’t be this hard”? Whether it’s a challenging project at work or a strained relationship, sometimes it feels like the effort required is more trouble than it’s worth. But what if there was a way to do things with less struggle and more ease? One of our core values at…

Anxiety, Confidence, General, Self-care, Self-esteem, Self-love, Stress

Overwhelm to Ease: The Power of Trash, Transfer, Trim, and Treasure in Your Busy Life

The To-Do List Trap It’s easy to get caught up in the endless cycle of “to-do lists,” especially around the holidays. We think that once we cross everything off our list, we’ll finally be able to relax and enjoy the end of the year. How often do we catch ourselves saying, “I just need to…

General, Leadership

3 Common Leadership Mistakes – and How to Avoid Them

You’re not alone if you’ve ever felt frustrated by workplace culture. Many leaders struggle to navigate the evolving dynamics of today’s workforce. To successfully lead through this change, moving beyond outdated methods is essential. Here are three common mistakes leaders make during this cultural evolution—and how to avoid them. Mistake #1: Overlooking the Value of…

Anxiety, Depression, Empathy, Leadership, Seasonal Depression, Stress

Grieving at Work: Practical Ways Managers Can Help

For many, the holidays are an emotionally challenging time. Alongside joyful celebrations, there are often experiences of loss and memories of loved ones who are no longer with us. We may have the support we need in our personal lives, but how do we manage the complexity of grief when we’re at work? I had…

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