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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Writing at a bar on a Saturday night
I think we should all have the freedom to work the schedules that suit us best instead of trying to fit ourselves into the 9-to-5 mold.
What drives you?
For so long, my identity was only about being an entrepreneur. Now, I want to make sure I have the space in my life to say yes to all the things that drive me.
How to turn performance reviews into trust-building experiences
Reviews are a hot topic with a lot of our clients right now, so I thought I’d devote this week’s blog to my best tips for making the performance review experience the best it can be.
How slow can you go?
That studio is the one place where I can inspire my neighbor, not by outpacing them, but by moving slower than them.
Don’t wait for them to ask: How to help someone who is overwhelmed
We all have the power to lead people when they’re in over their heads. We just have to be aware, be curious, and be willing to step up.
The power we all have to be a mirror
No matter which side of that conversation you are on, it takes courage. And when we are willing to be courageous, that’s where real growth and leadership happens.
How to empower others without sacrificing the things you love to do
Growth is important, but it’s also important to strike a balance between growing and challenging ourselves and working in our sweet spots.
Our four-day workweek experiment
I feel an immense responsibility to ensure that those on my team are able to prioritize their lives outside of work. I don’t want us—or our families—to ever resent our work because it prevented us from doing things that matter to us.
What a skin biopsy taught me about resilience
Resilience comes from being human and from trusting that you’ve got this—even in moments when you feel like you don’t.
Why “Cloud 10” is our mantra for 2024
By the end of this year, I hope we can look back in awe at what we’ve been able to accomplish together.
From defensive to curious: How to change your mindset around receiving feedback
Even though I teach people how to do this, I didn’t receive the feedback well. I got frustrated.
My three focuses as a leader this year
It means creating an environment that empowers people and removing barriers so that everyone can do their best work and create something awesome together.
My best advice for setting goals . . . and my goal for 2024!
I always find that I have more success when I set one goal and go all-in as opposed to setting several goals.
The books and films that inspired me most in 2023
I believe it’s so important to be intentional about taking time to do things that inspire us, help us think differently, and open our eyes to different perspectives.
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.
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