January 28 marks two years since my husband, Jim, passed away. Time has marched on. But I will always grieve him. It just looks a little different now. I coexist with grief. I’m not over it. I share that not for sympathy, but because losing him changed how I...
It’s easy to get caught up in the excitement of a bold idea. The kind that generates energy in a room, makes people sit up straighter, nod in agreement, and envision a future that differs from today. We love big ideas and celebrate visionary thinking; their...
In today’s world, everyone seems to be selling something—most of all, themselves. We’re flooded with titles like “guru”, “expert”, “thought leader”, and “visionary”. But let’s be honest: how many of these self-proclaimed experts have actually put in the years of...
Let’s be honest, leading through a merger, acquisition, or a massive people transformation is a battlefield. You’re walking into a situation where trust is shattered, morale is in the basement, and everyone’s looking for the exit sign. Your team is clocking in but...
There is an uncomfortable and very hard truth that few executives want to face: Sometimes the problem isn’t company culture, the team, or even the company—it’s you. Maybe you are the one creating the friction, fostering the wrong culture, or making decisions that are...
As leaders, we often discuss the importance of courage and resilience in our organizations. But fostering a culture of courage goes beyond standard practices—it requires a deeper commitment to self-awareness, humility, and the willingness to disrupt the status quo....
