It is no secret the world around you and people in it are always looking to label. These labels can be powerful. Over time, if not resilient, you can find your identity trapped in a box of who others say you are. It does not happen all at once though, it builds and grows in

When I travel for work, I get to go to places I have never been, haven’t been in a long time, or a place I may not return. Because of this, I make room to do at least one little thing that helps balance work mode and appreciation mode on each trip. From an experience

Saying we don’t have time reinforces not having time. Because we would never say something that is not true (obviously). That said, what gets repeated gets reinforced. Think of it this way, when you say you don’t have time, you create a barrier. That barrier stands between you and the opportunities looking for you. You

Many say consistency is the key to success. What if you are consistent at doing the wrong thing, even with the right intention? You are consistent when it comes to giving to others who take from you without being aware. So they never return the favor. You are in a consistent state of stress because

People are attached to the idea of doing what they love. What they are saying is they want to do meaningful work they are passionate about. The error is this idea of doing what you love is too vague. What people love doing are hobbies not work. It also runs the risk of turning something

There are distinctions and questions you must be aware of related to the employee life cycle. When you meet the very best candidate, hire them fast! Why go slow or add time to the process? The candidate will not wait. Someone else will see their value and move fast to hire them. Distinction: If you

Action step #1 – Enroll your team! Share with them the exact person you are looking for with specific skills, talent, and experience. Share this every time you meet with your team. Leverage their insights as well as time, energy, and network to multiply your efforts. Action step #2 – Spread the word! You must

Step one – find someone with a proven track record working with new leaders, and understands the nuances of the role. Often I am called into coach struggling leaders. Helpful? Absolutely. A better time to call a coach? Absolutely – right when they are promoted/hired! This is when a leader can best plan their vision

It is no secret the landscape of the labor force has changed quite a bit. This cannot become an excuse to put your hiring process on automatic or abandon the structure of your hiring process. In fact it should give you more reason to continue to refine how you hire. 2 ways your hiring process

Why not go all-in on your commitments and goals? There is no downside yet so many people are afraid to go all-in and wonder why they do not hit their goals. Why not lead your people like never before? There is no downside to making your job as a leader more about your people than