People Change Themselves
Most leaders genuinely want to bring out the best in their people. The intention is rarely the problem; the approach usually is.We tend to believe that if we give people...
Seeing Through Another’s Eyes
Leading with your own argument doesn't change someone's mind.You walk in with the data, the logic, the compelling case. You've rehearsed your points. You believe in what you're saying. And...
Your Growth Plan
When was the last time you invested as intentionally in yourself as you do in your team, your strategy, or your clients? If you paused before coming up with your...
What’s in it for We?
Quick note before you read: this one isn’t mine! When I read this last summer, I tucked it away knowing there would be a perfect time to share its brilliance....
How Your Dog Knows They Matter
For the final Thought Partner in our series on Building and Empowering Teams, I'm going to reveal the secret to building and empowering your team. Are you ready to hear...
The First Leader You Ever Had
Before any of us had a manager, a mentor, or a coach, most of us had a mother or a significant maternal figure in our lives who was quietly modeling leadership...
Design Your AI Caricature
WARNING: Parts of this Thought Partner Friday are AI-generated (literally)!In February, my marketing team, led by the fabulously creative Erin Culleny, posted this AI caricature of me on LinkedIn so I could jump...
Fear and Hiding
Brace yourselves for this one, folks. As I was rereading what I had written, I realized this one might feel like a swift kick in the pants versus a nice warm cup...
A Timer for Your Thoughts
The first Thought Partner of 2026, titled "Escaping the Black Hole," discussed how the science behind our mindset determines not only what we notice in our everyday lives but also...
The Curiosity Curve
Our final Thought Partner on this month's topic of Communication Essentials examines the role curiosity plays in both conversation preparation and conversation application. If asked, my clients would probably say the sentence...