Focusing on the things in your control will change your life
Nobody wakes up and decides to become a reactive boss, but it happens when you aren’t intentional about where you focus your energy. There are two places for you to put your energy and attention: Your ability to navigate between these two has a trickle down effect on your team. Like we talked about last…
Read MoreDon’t embarrass yourself
Emotional intelligence caps your leadership potential. As a leader, you have to understand that emotional intelligence is more than just a buzzword that gets thrown around. The ability to understand and manage not only your own emotions but those of your team is essential for conveying information, building trust, and fostering strong relationships. This study…
Read MoreDo people see you as a leader?
Does your team look at you like a leader? They might not. As you transition into new levels of leadership and start leading people who were your peers OR bring people on board to scale your business, it’s natural for imposter syndrome to creep in. We’ve all been there! Here is the question you need…
Read More“I’m letting everyone down”
My friend Craig (fake name) called me unexpectedly and started venting. He felt like his life was falling apart. His team hated him. His wife said he was never there for him. He was working so many hours he didn’t have time for himself. And he was playing the worst golf of his life–this was…
Read MoreThis is why people quit
This has been a busy week of CEO’s publicly showing a lack of empathy for their team. I had Andi Owen’s back last week, and felt like she had good intentions that were unfortunately executed poorly in a moment of stress. This week Clearlink’s CEO publicly applauded an employee for selling their family dog so…
Read MoreAndi Owen’s Viral Moment: A More Compassionate Look at Leadership Missteps
Background Andi Owen, CEO of furniture company MillerKnoll, is having a viral moment. During an all-hands call, she shared a story about an old boss who taught her that “It’s okay to visit pity city, but you can’t stay there.” Media outlets are now criticizing her for being insensitive. Let’s take a closer look at…
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