When Good Intentions Miss the Mark
I was reminded over Christmas Eve dinner of something every leader needs to remember: your words are rarely heard at face value. My brother was the chef that night. He’d outdone himself. The meal was incredible. I watched friends and family go back for seconds, thirds, even. It was the kind of dinner where people […]
Challenges Aren’t Roadblocks: They’re Opportunities in Disguise
You hit a challenge, and your first thought is: “Not this. Not now.” I get it. Challenges feel like interruptions. They slow you down. They force you to deal with problems you didn’t anticipate. They make everything harder than it needs to be. I was reminded of this in a very personal way during my […]
Better Leadership Starts with Honest Self-Reflection
Leadership development isn’t about learning the latest framework or finding the perfect strategy. It’s about telling yourself the truth. The truth about who you are at your best and who you are under pressure. The truth about your impact, not just your intentions. The truth about when your leadership strengthens your team and when it […]
Leadership Lessons That Actually Matter
Here’s something nobody tells you about leadership: confidence isn’t something you have. It’s something you build. And you build it through the action, not through waiting until you feel ready. I see this all the time. A talented leader gets promoted and suddenly doubts everything. “What if I make the wrong call? What if my […]
How Great Leaders Trust the Process
You want results. Yesterday. I get it. Every leader I work with feels the pressure to show progress quickly. Fix the team dynamics. Improve performance. Get buy-in on the new strategy. But here’s what I’ve learned after coaching hundreds of leaders: the ones who create lasting change understand something crucial. They trust the process. Great […]
Managing Difficult Employees: Quick Tips That Work
You have a difficult employee. Before you label them as the problem, pause. Here’s what most leaders miss: “difficult” employees often have unclear expectations or inconsistent feedback. I’ve coached hundreds of leaders through this. The ones who succeed ask themselves hard questions first. Try these quick shifts: ✔️ Get specific. Replace “you need to be […]
Quick Tips on Executive Coaching
Thinking about executive coaching? Here’s what you need to know. Coaching isn’t therapy. And it’s not about fixing what’s broken. Executive coaching is about taking someone who’s already good and helping them become great. It’s about unlocking potential you didn’t know you had. I’ve worked with hundreds of leaders, and the ones who get the […]