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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Why every organization needs a Chief of Compassion
I think this kind of role could lead to a lot of positive change in the culture of organizations, especially in the midst of the Great Resignation.
The 24-hour rule
If you struggle with feedback, the 24-hour rule could be a great challenge to give yourself.
The balance of over- and under-stepping
I’ve been thinking about over- and under-stepping as a leader a lot. It’s actually one of my biggest insecurities.
Business as usual when nothing is normal
I was flying on Tuesday when I read about the shooting in Texas.
Better questions = better feedback
I’ve learned that if you want better feedback from people, you must have the courage to ask them better questions.
Best. Surprise. Ever.
Not everyone would appreciate four people and a baby dropping in on them after a day at the spa, but we knew that Kristen would be thrilled. And we were right!
One year later
Today, my life looks nothing like I thought it would and everything like I hoped it would.
To return to the office or not? That is the question
We have to give ourselves permission to experiment with this new phase of work and to learn from it together as a team.
Steve's Advice
“I only know these things because I screwed all of them up. I learned how to lead by learning how not to lead.”
The Artist’s Way
The author believes we are all creative, and we are all artists. We just have to learn how to harness that creativity and the artist inside each of us.
Christmas in March
We can’t control the obstacles that might get in our way and disrupt our plans, but we CAN choose how we react to them.
Keep it simple
I’ve been working on my second book for a couple of months now, and already, it feels so much different than it felt to write my first book–in the best way.
6 Takeaways From "The Corporate Mystic"
The authors came up with a list of qualities of what they call “corporate mystics,” or leaders who are grounded in vision, integrity, and intuition.
Ask yourself: Is this something only I can do?
I had a super important ah-ha in a recent coaching session that showed me–once again–that your journey as a leader is never over.
34 wishes for a more human world on my 34th birthday
In the world I envision, each of these 34 wishes becomes the new normal . . .
How to lead a feedback conversation
Here’s the most important thing I’ve learned about leading a feedback conversation: No matter how much trust you have as a team or how long you’ve worked together, it can still be hard.
How to build trust and connection with strangers
Stories that show our humanity can help us connect and start to build trust with people we don’t know.
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