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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What it really means to give 100%
No matter how hard we try, we all have days when we’re not operating at full capacity. And that is okay. That is human.
How a screwup turned into a reminder of the power of psychological safety
To me, it demonstrates why creating cultures where we can talk about and own our mistakes leads to innovation and growth.
What we’ve learned so far from our four-day workweek experiment
An update on what we’re doing, why we’re doing it, and how our approach might be different from that of other companies.
Learning to break the rules I've set for myself
For years, I’ve told myself that I can't change my mind or go back on something I've said.
We're not alone: How my mastermind group taught me it doesn't have to be lonely at the top
Spending time with this group in person last week reminded me of the power of community and of having a safe space where you can be honest about what’s working, what’s not, and what's weighing on you as a human and a leader.
Leading with tough love
I remember thinking in that first class with her that gee, it's already hard to be here at 6 a.m.; I don’t want to be yelled at! So from then on, I opted out of her classes.
We didn’t reach our goal. I gave out bonuses anyway
As I looked at our numbers, I thought about what I learned from my mentors early on: It’s important to align rewards with behaviors that you want to encourage.
17 years of being an entrepreneur
To honor this week’s milestone, I thought about all of the times I said “yes” before I really knew what I was doing—and how those moments got me to where I am now.
Are you overwhelmed?
I sat there and reflected on how I’d shown up in the meeting. I’d been defensive, impatient, and intense—the opposite of how I wanted to show up as a leader.
Satisficing is the new maximizing
Satisficing is the key to escaping the perfectionism trap. It’s about letting go of the perfect decision and making peace with an acceptable one
What choosing a paint color taught me about leadership
Asking for other opinions can be helpful when we’re making a big decision. But at the end of the day, what’s even more helpful is giving ourselves the permission to express ourselves in the way that we want to.
Why I’m choosing to go with the current
Whether the expectations come from ourselves or from the world around us, it’s easy to get caught in the trap of thinking that success means always working on or launching something new.
It’s not entitlement, it’s a call for change: What the rising generation is really asking for
I’m inspired by Gen Z’s drive to do things differently. In this post, I hope to share the other side of the coin and help you see why I think the rising generation is onto something.
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.
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