The Blog
My goal is to write things to inspire you, challenge you, and help you become the best human and leader you can be
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Break Week Roundup: Q4 2023
We have a LOT to celebrate this quarter, including the biggest celebration . . . the arrival of sweet Sage McHugh!
My most important lesson of 2023 (+ Our new brand!)
Sometimes we can’t see things that are so close to us, especially when we care a lot about that thing. Oftentimes, we need to let go of our egos, invite others in to help, and trust the process.
Why I’m working on becoming more assertive
I’ve realized that I don’t have to choose between being assertive and being compassionate.
My working style is intense. Here’s why I’m not trying to change it
Living in our authenticity doesn’t mean we are inflexible and unwilling to support others.
How to help others manage conflict
I want to share some of my best advice for helping others manage conflict, and ultimately, build trust.
If you don’t make it bad, you can’t make it better
Any time you’re procrastinating with taking the next step on something try this!
What I learned about making people feel valued during a 15-minute car ride
I think we have an environment where everyone feels valued but I wanted to get another perspective.
How caring leaders can promote well-being AND drive results
Here are five things we do on our team that help us create a culture that prioritizes well-being while also prioritizing accountability and results.
How to shift your mindset from defeat to optimism
How do you sustain you motivation and optimism when things aren't happening as quickly as you might like them to?
The key to keeping your team engaged and fulfilled
Sometimes, when things are going really well in our culture and on our teams, we forget to talk about where we want to improve and grow.
On this day, 6 years ago . . . (Happy birthday to Permission To Screw Up!)
Six years ago today (October 10th), Permission To Screw Up made its debut. Six years! I can hardly believe it.
How to start a conversation with your team about AI
Lets start Q4 by addressing a hot topic: artificial intelligence and technology at work.
Break Week Roundup: Q3 2023
We hope this will inspire you to take some time of your own to pause and reflect!
If we want psychologically safe organizations, we have to lean into discomfort
When we actually feel psychologically safe, we feel empowered to lean into discomfort.
What if your organization doesn’t embrace human leadership?
How do advocates of human leadership and more human work cultures convince others that it's time for a change?
Owning your strengths—and their shadow sides
To me, a big part of being authentic means sharing your unique strengths—your biggest gifts—with the world.
An update on the second book
For the last two years, my team and I have been going back and forth on the book proposal with our agent and prospective publishers.
The new meaning of self-care
This experience taught me how superficial my definition of self-care was.
Let’s Connect
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