05/20/2026
Most of us would benefit from being a little kinder to ourselves. Let's talk about overcoming self-criticism...
Overcoming Self-Criticism (Be Kind to Yourself)
If you’re reading this today, know that you are more than you realize. You are smarter, you shine brighter, and you touch more people’s lives than you know. Far too often, we do not rec…
05/06/2026
Stressed? You Might Need an Intentional Break
Stressed? You Might Need an Intentional Break
Life can get to be a lot. We juggle work with family commitments, volunteering, household chores, and trips to the gym. We get sucked into the little dramas happening all around us, as well as the …
04/22/2026
The Case for Uplifting Others...
The Case for Uplifting Others
Our modern world can be highly competitive. Dozens (or even hundreds) of people might apply for the same job. Influencers release content that tries to be more engaging/outrageous than their compet…
04/08/2026
It's more important than ever to find personal peace. Let's talk about five ways to do just that...
Finding Personal Peace
There is only so much within our personal sphere of control. We can’t manipulate the weather, or predict the future, or control global politics. We can, however, take small actions (see my past blo…
03/18/2026
The Power of Community
It’s a different world from 2013, when I published my book, The Ten-Minute Leadership Challenge. The workplace has changed substantially in some ways, but in other ways it has remained relatively unchanged. Amazingly, the core messages of many of my chapters have remained the same (having clarity, no excuses, being present). This signals to me that they will remain relevant, even if our world—and the work landscape—shifts dramatically again....
The Power of Community
It’s a different world from 2013, when I published my book, The Ten-Minute Leadership Challenge. The workplace has changed substantially in some ways, but in other ways it has remained relatively u…
03/04/2026
Why Checking In is Meaningful...
Why Checking In is Meaningful
Throughout the years on this blog, I have often talked about heart-led leadership. This type of leadership is rooted in empathy and genuine care for others. It is not weak and does not involve bein…
02/18/2026
Small actions matter in more ways than you might realize...
Small Actions Matter
It is easy to feel small—a little fish in the big, wide ocean. It is easy to feel like your work, your actions, and your words don’t matter. But they do. In fact, small actions are the foundation o…