
Stopping the Telephone Game in Your Organization
Most of us have heard of the game called “telephone.” Here is how it works: People line up in a single-file line. The first person in the line has a

“I Don’t Know” and “I Missed On That”: Two Phrases That Will Change Your Life
I am fortunate to hear from a variety of people each week sharing questions as well as their thoughts on different topics. Having my own companies, I am in the

Reducing Fear and Anxiety
I recently did a podcast with Mindy G. Spigel, RN, MSN, CPXP. She has a new book. It’s called There’s a Snake on My Head! Strategies for Alleviating Fear and Anxiety

Seven Ways to Start Letting in the Positives (and Start Being Kind to Yourself)
Part Two of a Two-Part Column Are you harder on yourself than perhaps you should be? Many leaders are. We want to do our best work, and it’s easy to

Do You Filter Out the Positives?
Part One of a Two-Part Column A question I get asked often, particularly by less-experienced managers, is, “What’s the number-one piece of advice you have for people new to leadership?”

Work/Life Balance: Coming To Terms With Our “Seasons”
For years, the topic of work/life balance or work/life blend has interested me. Achieving it seems rather elusive. It reminds me of the saying, “My serenity is directly tied to

Do You Have a Culture of Optionality?
What is a culture of optionality? How do you know if you have one? The answer lies in the definition of optional. When something is optional, one can choose to

A Good Person Is Resigning. Here’s How Not to Burn the Bridge
If you are in management, you have probably experienced this scenario: One of your best employees asks to meet with you and informs you that they have accepted an offer

Stopping the Telephone Game in Your Organization
Most of us have heard of the game called “telephone.” Here is how it works: People line up in a single-file line. The first person in the line has a

“I Don’t Know” and “I Missed On That”: Two Phrases That Will Change Your Life
I am fortunate to hear from a variety of people each week sharing questions as well as their thoughts on different topics. Having my own companies, I am in the

Reducing Fear and Anxiety
I recently did a podcast with Mindy G. Spigel, RN, MSN, CPXP. She has a new book. It’s called There’s a Snake on My Head! Strategies for Alleviating Fear and Anxiety

Seven Ways to Start Letting in the Positives (and Start Being Kind to Yourself)
Part Two of a Two-Part Column Are you harder on yourself than perhaps you should be? Many leaders are. We want to do our best work, and it’s easy to

Do You Filter Out the Positives?
Part One of a Two-Part Column A question I get asked often, particularly by less-experienced managers, is, “What’s the number-one piece of advice you have for people new to leadership?”

Work/Life Balance: Coming To Terms With Our “Seasons”
For years, the topic of work/life balance or work/life blend has interested me. Achieving it seems rather elusive. It reminds me of the saying, “My serenity is directly tied to

Do You Have a Culture of Optionality?
What is a culture of optionality? How do you know if you have one? The answer lies in the definition of optional. When something is optional, one can choose to

A Good Person Is Resigning. Here’s How Not to Burn the Bridge
If you are in management, you have probably experienced this scenario: One of your best employees asks to meet with you and informs you that they have accepted an offer