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There's a way for you to lead with confidence & create a workplace culture where you & others thrive!

10/09/2026

💙 What challenge are you proud you didn't give up on this week?

10/08/2026

I've started something new and it's a game changer! 🙌

When presenting to leadership cohorts and institutes, after we dive into their own personal leadership and communication, I turn the conversation to focus on the group.

What 3 words do you want to use to describe your time together for the rest of your cohort year?

Last week with the Network New Ulm Youth class, they all brainstormed and came up with the post-it notes pictured. From there, they worked together to come up with their 3 words.

They want to have fun, help others grow in their own personal confidence, and become connected as a class. Once they selected their words, this group of high school juniors/seniors committed to actions they can each individually take to create more fun, increase others' confidence, and help the group connect.

We can hope for a positive culture, or we can take actions to build one. 🛠️
I loved watching this group become more and more cohesive as the morning went on! They were intentional with their words and actions because they knew what this experience can be.

If you want to see a cohesive, connected workplace culture, let's talk about doing a little culture reset!
Let's get your team moving forward in the same direction with excitement!

10/07/2026

"How do I motivate my people?"

You've tried bringing in donuts, asked for feedback on what would make their jobs better/easier, and even created incentives to motivate your team...but it still feels like you're pulling people along.

I'm sorry to tell you: your employees are not all motivated by the same things. When you understand what drives each person, you can change the way you communicate, lead, recognize, and engage them. Here's the best part, you are in control of you and your communication!

That’s exactly what we’re digging into at our next Leader Collaboratory of New Ulm session:

🔥 THE MOTIVATION MINDSET 🔥
This is for the leader who wants to see:
✨ More engagement
✨ More ownership
✨ Better morale
✨ Stronger team connection
✨ Employees bringing more of their best to work

You’ll walk away with valuable insights about your own team AND practical tools you can start using immediately, including a personnel evaluation, motivation checklist, and engagement conversation starters.

Most importantly, I want you to leave with a new mindset about what’s possible.

👏You CAN motivate different personalities.
👏You CAN better engage the employee who seems checked out.
👏You CAN create an environment where people feel seen, valued, and connected to the work they’re doing.

You need to understand what makes people tick—and know what to do with that information.
Come spend two hours with us, walk away with tools you can use the very next day, and discover what could change when you understand the people you lead.

👉 Click the link to learn more and grab your spot!
https://www.newulm.com/2026/05/22/the-leader-collaboratory/

10/06/2026

Leaders: You get to decide who you are and how you show up!
The energy and honesty of attendees at IMPACT workshops is palpable!
Want to help your leaders continue to grow and feel confident in what actions to take to get to their next leadership level?
Let's plan an IMPACT presentation for your team!
Reach out to me today to get a 2027 event on the calendar.

10/02/2026

🙌 What almost didn't happen this week... but you made it happen anyway?

10/01/2026

Thank you Jake Reinhart and Greater Mankato Growth for inviting me back to kick off the 2026-2027 GMG Leadership Institute.
This group is committed to creating a class culture that is inspiring, fearless, and fun. From what I saw that afternoon, they are off to a great start!
I'm so grateful to be a part of your opening day and to support this class in continuing to grow as leaders and grow as a team!

09/30/2026

I ask this in all of my keynotes and it gives me incredible insight into my audience. Help me understand my audience here.
Drop your 3 words below.

09/29/2026

What an absolute honor it was to speak at SBFX 2026 in Scottsdale, AZ last Monday. A huge thank you to Amanda Huggett for inviting me to kick off the week with an empowering message encouraging leaders to Ignite Their Impact.

The energy, the engagement, and the enthusiasm to positively influence others made the evening a huge success!

Big shout out to Table 11 for being an unforgettable table, Dan Walch for grabbing the fire extinguisher, and Bernando Brown for inspiring the room the next morning.

So grateful to be in the room with so many leaders and change makers!

09/25/2026

🌟 Finish this sentence: "This week, I surprised myself by..."

09/24/2026

Companies want change.

They want employees who are more motivated.
Teams that are more engaged.
People who solve problems instead of passing them up the ladder.
Stronger communication.
Better culture.

But here’s something I think we need to talk about:
If you want change within your teams, you have to pour into the people leading them.

The first session of The Leader Collaboratory is called The Confident Leader. And consistently, it is our least-attended session.

Not because confidence doesn’t matter.
But because it can be easier to justify sending someone to a training about motivating employees, increasing engagement, or solving workplace problems than it is to send them to a training focused simply on becoming a stronger leader.

Those later sessions? We often see double the attendance—or more.

And yet, think about the ripple effect of investing in ONE leader.

Now multiply that impact by every person they lead.
✅Help one leader communicate more clearly.
✅Help one leader confidently set expectations—and follow through on them.
✅Help one leader recognize and build upon their strengths.
✅Help one leader become more intentional about how their words, actions, and beliefs affect the people around them.

That’s not an investment in one person. That’s an investment in an entire team.

We cannot continually ask leaders to create better results without also giving them opportunities to become better equipped to lead.

Your people are your most valuable resource; pour into them like they are.🔥

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