How My APS Method Helps (New) Managers Succeed
You wouldn’t take a person who’s never been on skis before to the top of a mountain and expect them to make their way to the [...]
6 Often-Overlooked Traits That Separate Great Leaders From An Average One
If you asked most people what separates great leaders from the average person, they’d probably tell you that it’s due to their intelligence, confidence, charisma, strength, or [...]
Don’t Waste This Crisis – Capture Your Learnings
Two weeks ago, something happened that shook my world. It was Tuesday around 4 pm and I took my kids up to a nearby empty school. We [...]
What an airplane crash can teach us about leadership during a time of crisis
It was almost midnight on December 29, 1972, and the Eastern Air Lines flight 401 coming from New York was about to land in Miami. As the [...]
Why having a growth mindset matters right now
We are in the midst of a crazy time. There is no sugar coating. No matter how to slice it, the current health situation and the economic [...]
The 4 beliefs that make or break motivation on your team
Last week, I held a training series inside a Facebook Group to support managers like you with the current challenges we’re facing. One thing stood out to me in [...]
7 underused Zoom tips that will make you look good and save you time
If you’re anything like my clients, then you’ve been on more video calls in the last couple of weeks than in the last two years combined 🙂 [...]
4 simple, yet powerful things you can do to support your team this week!
This is an unprecedented time for us and it’s a time in which you and I both need to grow and stretch. But, this is not a [...]
Resilience Is Your Most Important Asset Right Now (and Here Is a How-To)
What I’m present to today is that what we’re currently dealing with is not a sprint but a marathon. The world won’t go back to normal next [...]
8 Must-Knows About Managing Remotely
With the coronavirus spreading and more and more companies offering (or even urging) employees to work from home, I decided to dedicate this week's email update to [...]
Can Introverts Be Good Leaders?
Over the last couple of weeks, several people mentioned to me that they're introverts. But whenever I hear someone put that label on them, I have to [...]
The Fastest Way to Learn a New Skill
I truly believe that investing in ourselves through learning (and taking action!) is the #1 factor that defines what we’ll achieve in life and at work. And [...]
Your First 30 Days as a New Manager
One of the key moments to set your tone, make a statement and decide how you’re going to show up and who you’re going to be as [...]
The Power of Giving Praise
Did you know that some of the best leaders wrote hundreds of personal Thank You cards each year to praise and appreciate their employees? Here are just [...]
Show Them How to Think, Not What to Do
Whenever I host a full-day leadership workshop, an introduction to coaching skills is always on the agenda.The reason is that your ability to coach team members is the [...]
3 Reasons We Dismiss Feedback Even If It Would Make Us Better
A couple of weeks ago, I spoke with one of my clients who received pretty tough feedback from a colleague about how she ran her meetings. It [...]
4 Signs You May Be Micromanaging
In my work with hundreds of managers, I’ve come to realize that most micromanagers don’t actually know that others see them that way until they’re being told [...]
Emotional Transparency – The Key to Strong Relationships at Work
Emotional transparency is something I’ve been coaching on quite a bit over the years and my clients love this concept. And so I thought I’d share this [...]
5 Signs You Could Benefit from a Leadership Coach in 2020
I want to share something that's close to my heart. I often hear some common misperceptions around leadership coaching. You might have heard people talk about it [...]
The #1 Misconception About Delegating And How It Might Be Holding You Back
Today, I want to talk to you about a very important tip for developing your leadership skills and doing what it takes to move up the career ladder. I know [...]
3 Ways To Keep Your Team Members Engaged (And The #1 Mistake To Avoid)
I was quite shocked when I read that, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, over 44% of Americans left their jobs last year. Yes, some people retired [...]
6 Topics to Cover in Your Own Performance Review
As December nears, so might be your performance review. I know this might be one of your important meetings of the year. Due to the importance of these meetings, I’d [...]
How To Be Assertive As A Manager
Nice people are great. They are likable. They are fun to be around (for a while, at least). They make you feel better about yourself. But being [...]
The 6 Habits That Could Derail Your Leadership Career
Tell me... What’s the difference between the people who succeed at work, maybe even beyond their own expectations, and those whose careers don't seem to progress? When [...]
4 Ways to Personalize Your Communication and Have a Greater Impact
“I feel like I’m not getting through to them.” “They just don’t listen to me” I hear these phrases often… from clients and prospects alike. And I [...]