Are You Being Too Nice at Work?
We all want to be kind colleagues. But sometimes our commitment to being “nice” keeps us from being honest. We avoid giving feedback, delay addressing harmful behavior, or smile through discomfort. And in the process, the problem festers and trust erodes. What looks like harmony on the outside is often resentment underneath. Here’s the truth: […]
The Hardest Decision I’ve Made in My Business
There’s a part of leadership no one really prepares you for: the letting go. But letting go isn’t just about loss. It’s a necessary step to growth. The letting go of services that once defined your business.The letting go of habits that made sense in an earlier chapter.The letting go of what used to work […]
3 Questions to Ground You in Uncertain Times
Over the past week, I’ve had the privilege of speaking with nonprofit and corporate executives, business owners, and community leaders, people who are deeply committed to meaningful work in very challenging times. At every event, one theme kept coming up: How do I lead when everything feels uncertain and people look to me for clarity? […]
When Trust Is Low and Pressure Is High: How to Lead Anyway
The workplace is changing, and fast. Expectations are higher, trust is thinner, and the margin for missteps is smaller than ever. Last week, our webinar, Navigating Workplace Culture in Today’s Climate, brought together leaders across industries wrestling with how to address these shifts. What’s Really at Risk? Three truths are quietly draining energy, time, and […]
3 Things You Can Do Right Now to Feel Less Overwhelmed
For the past few weeks, I have been writing about how change impacts us personally and professionally. We talked about the importance of knowing what is within your control, the role of loss and grief, and how that shapes your response to change. Once you have awareness, what do you do next? Here are three […]