The Dark Side of Niceness: How Honesty is Taking a Backseat in the Workplace
Being in the conversations business, I pay close attention to the discussions I am having with leaders across industries and ...
3 Ways to Boost Accountability in a Remote-Work World
When I was growing up, there was a common saying in our house (at least among the kids) “Who-dee did ...
4 Tips for Fearless (and Successful) Confrontation
Let’s face it, who wants or enjoys confrontation?!? We tend to need a pretty compelling reason to undertake something so ...
3 Easy Steps as a Leader to Challenge the Status Quo
In today’s fast-paced environment where innovation is no longer a luxury, it’s no surprise that in my conversations with leaders, ...
Here’s Why Different Perspectives Lead to the Best Ideas
You've probably heard it before — seek input, be inclusive, welcome perspectives, collaborate with others. But why? Where does this premise come ...
This is Why C-Suite is the Secret to Strong Employee Engagement
Here's a recent statistic from the Edelman Trust Barometer that blew me away and should serve as a wakeup call ...
This is Why Your Workplace Culture is Toxic and How to Fix it
A keg in the breakroom, fish tanks in the walls, happy hours, ping pong, cornhole, bean bag chairs…sounds like a ...
3 Reasons Tough Love is Better Than a Culture of Nice
I do a LOT of listening in my job. Every day I have the pleasure of interacting with leaders from ...
Why Feedback is the Missing Ingredient in Leadership Training
As someone with more than 20 years’ experience teaching leaders how to have effective conversations, I strongly believe that feedback ...
How to Guarantee Your Business Strategies Won’t Fizzle Out
When your organization’s very foundation is built on the commitment to being boldly authentic and passionate about breaking down barriers ...
