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This is an unfortunate topic pertaining to Leadership that I wish wasn’t true and I didn’t feel compelled to write about! However, I’ve lived through it as a former Employee and now getting to travel the world to present Leadership Trainings to Organizations; I’ve had the pain and privilege to hear horror stories from Leaders […]

I’m a BIG believer in three things when you’re in a position of leadership… putting people in the right seat; especially your Right-Hand Person, being willing and able to have tough conversations with your people… up to and including letting them go, and that it should never come as a surprise to an employee if

So many Employees believe those in Leadership Positions have no feelings, like or agree with every change the company issues, wake up wanting to ruin their People’s day, and enjoy having tough conversations and holding their People accountable. If you’re a Leader within an organization, you know how untrue these assumptions are! The truth is…

Middle Management can be hard! It’s one of the first steps of professional growth; as you’ve graduated from a Front-Line position, higher-ups have seen your professional worth, and believe you have what it takes to be in a position of leadership… It’s an exciting time; full of pride and anxiety! What no one tells you

I graduated college in 1999, and my first job was in a Mental Health Residential Treatment Facility. I loved the job, and at the time, I was getting paid to have fun, organize activities, go on trips… and had little to no paperwork! As I moved up, the paperwork increased slightly, but only a couple

A question I love to ask while presenting my Leadership & Work/Life Harmony Trainings is, “Who’s busy? Please raise your hand”. Inevitably, every hand goes up… because it’s true; every leader, manager, and front-line employee is “Busy” with their own stuff and by their own definition. Each person and department also tend to believe they’re

As a Leader within an organization, so much of our identity can be wrapped up in our work, our professional accomplishments, our “Busy”, and the impact we have on those around us on a professional and personal basis! Therefore, it makes sense why moving-on, resigning, or retiring can be so difficult. Whether you’re contemplating retirement,

Sometimes, as a leader within an organization or team, you will have to give “The Answer”… the answer for how to fix something, do a process correctly, or the answer for how to do it right the next time! It’s been said millions of times… and I echo it myself… Leaders build other Leaders and

Leadership within organizations can be an odd experience… I’ve found leadership positions to be given for odd reasons, accepted for logical reasons, and at times overwhelming due to the number of hats a manager, supervisor, or Leader must wear. Not in all companies, but many… if you sell a million dollars worth of product; you’ll

As a self-professed “Foodie”, I have a love-hate relationship with leftovers! Over the years, I’ve come to enjoy cooking and much prefer to make a few meals at the start of the week and select from my menu of goodness. I also happened to be married to the best cook and baker on the planet…