Seriousness about destroyed me in 2nd grade. And unfortunately, it’s likely your path to failure as a full-grown adult human.   SO... more

Leaders, you running on empty? Exhaustion, overcommitment, and urgency culture are driving burnout (and you’re like tell me something new!).... more

Joy isn’t light and fluffy. Joy has deep roots. And you desperately need that kind of leadership right now: for... more

Are you leading or just surviving?   My Enneagram Seven self desperately wants to reframe and excuse and brush (shove) it all... more

Are we in a leadership crisis? The statistics scream yes. Burnout, turnover, and the weight of constant change are overwhelming... more

You don’t get to decide what feels like play for someone else. I see this all the time in team... more

We didn’t leave bullies behind in the 7th grade. That person will appear in any group of people where the... more

Big with Tom Hanks thrilled me. But Jeff Harry loved it so much, he wanted that to be his job!... more

Burnout rates among leaders range from 40% to a staggering 83%. So it's likely that you are feeling that crispy... more

Stop breaking yourself into tiny pieces. You know what I mean; when you’re one way at work, one at home,... more

“What do you want to be when you grow up?” I wince a little when I hear adults ask kids... more

Jade is living proof that you don't have to choose just one activity to be successful, but you must have... more

83% of American’s report having significant workplace anxiety. In 1990 that number was 30%.   How did we get here? And more... more

As the new year begins, do you feel it? That relentless pull?   The questions shout at us, demanding answers. What’s your... more

What’s your knee jerk reaction when someone disagrees with you? I’m sure none of us were born with the instinct... more

On The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air when Will goes to confront his birth father is emotional and beautiful. And in... more

Do you thank someone for disagreeing with you? Not usually! But after this conversation with Justin, I hope you consider... more

Disagreement is a part of leadership. It’s uncomfortable, it’s hard but it’s a skill that we need to cultivate in... more

“Just” My business is “just“ me. I’m “just” a manager. I’m “just” a stay-at-home mom. I spoke to a room of “just” 20 people.   This... more

Bumblebees. That was the inspiration for one of Krista’s biggest shows at Cirque Du Soleil.   Creativity comes to us in moments... more

“More”. I am guilty of wanting to add one more sentence, one more ornament to the tree, one more side... more

I had a coworker who was like sandpaper for me. Every time my slack would ding with their name, I... more

Chaos. October brought more than its fair share! So how do you lead in the midst of it all? The... more

Being seen by someone else is one of the best feelings in the world.   A dear friend gave me a necklace... more

My son’s part-time job as a boy was running into walls. The phrase “face the way you’re walking” constantly came... more

“What do you want to be when you grow up?”   How many times were you asked this as a kid? How... more

You’re already leading and living by your values. But the problem is… you might not know what they are and... more

You have a culture whether you’re aware of it or not. Pay attention to culture, even if you’re a one-(wo)man... more

No leader is waking up thinking “I want to create a toxic workplace”, quite the opposite! But without self awareness,... more

“That’s how we do things here.” Sometimes that’s used as an excuse…at least in my experience! But at it’s best,... more

In order to have joy at work you must have conflict. I know that sounds absurd but stay with me... more

What do you do when someone tells you a story that isn’t true? Maybe you were there or you heard... more

Having your values plastered on the office wall is not living by them. Wanting to know how to infuse them... more

“The shortest distance between two people is a story.” My coach Harris says this frequently, and I find it true... more

“It’s fine, that’s just the way work is. It isn’t supposed to be fun”  “I just need to put my head... more

Summer is here and that often means a revamp of routine (or what I like better: rhythms). Whether you have... more

We all need a reminder now and then that it's more than okay to take a break — Actually, rest... more

Inevitably, at some point in your career, you’re going to outgrow a position or role that you’ve had. Maybe even... more

Leadership requires ruthless self-honesty and radical self-compassion. You balance between the two with curiosity. Nicole Trick Steinbach and I share... more

As a child, I heard “Silence is golden” often. (And I remind myself as an adult too!) I agree silence... more

I heard the term “sweaty conversations” recently and giggled. I thought it was a perfect description for those hard, uncomfortable... more

“Is this what I’m supposed to be doing?!” It may sound something like me complaining to my dear friends about... more

“Ugh, I swear I’ve answered that 5 million times.” You’ve thought that, haven’t you? Some days, as leaders, it feels... more

When you’ve been performing since age four, the line between your work and your worth gets a little fuzzy. Jeff... more

Command and control leadership. Most of us loathe these types of leaders, and I can count on one hand the... more

I’ve learned through poor (and positive!) leadership examples that workplace culture isn’t just fun Fridays and ping-pong tables. Being a... more

An engaged workplace is productive, joyful, and most importantly, requires a brave leader. Now when I say brave, I don’t... more

You can be really good at your job and really… inexperienced at leading others. It’s a tale as old as... more

Resilience is not something we are, it's something we work at. As a fellow finding-joy-at-work believer, Jenny and I are... more

When the panic rises. When the emotions are high. Where are your thoughts? As a leader, your ability to control... more

"A hard conversation is a negotiation with an attitude.” Have you heard a better explanation?! I will never go into... more

At some point in life, all of us are going to experience something that impacts the way we show up... more

Are you really leading? You’re crossing off todo’s. You’re pushing projects through. You’re even checking in on teammates. But are... more

Wit, wisdom, and an intense Alabama accent stopped me in the middle of my kitchen. Do you ever hear someone... more

Great leadership starts with a great mindset. It’s something I’ve come to learn, and you might be surprised to hear,... more

The thought, “Does this work even matter,” has crossed all of our minds at some point. Have you ever found... more

One woman can change the world. No really, ask Ronne. She and I both believe wholeheartedly in this statement. During our... more

A horrible knot forms in your stomach. Your ears fill with that whooshing sound. You start to wonder, “Is that... more

Growth can be scary as a business owner. Culture shifts with growth; there's no way around it. The more members of... more

A 2-hour commute each way, a never-ending to-do list, and the stress piling on both at work and at home.... more

I remember VIVIDLY the first time a leader yelled at me at work. I know now that what I was... more

You talk to yourself more than anyone else. Do you even know what you’re saying? Sometimes I look for someone... more

Wonder — more than staring up at the night sky, wonder changes your leadership.   On the flip side, this misuse of... more

Remember when you were a kid and you went to the swimming pool or the beach and you swam your... more

This meeting could have been an email? How about this meeting could have been Butter? Engagement and collaboration are key to... more

Change in an organization can be terrifying. As a leader, knowing change is necessary but standing at the bottom of... more

On a coaching call, I said the words, “maybe it’s time to involve HR.” I could feel the walls instantly... more

Disney cruising, tap dancing, and leadership have a lot more in common than showmanship. They’re actions influenced by values. In this... more

When’s the last time you felt that sticky feeling of “I’m uncomfortable, and I’m not sure what’s next”? Did you... more