The year has been complicated and stressful for many. Global unrest, social injustice, political division, and the government shutdown have all caused distractions and disruptions for many. With the holidays fast approaching, it’s hard to wrap our brains around expressing gratitude when many of us are exhausted.
When something goes wrong on a team, there are always two choices a leader can make: point outward or look inward. I call this the difference between “blaming out” and “blaming in.” Blaming out is the instinct to look around for who else caused the problem: another department, another individual, a market downturn, an underperforming… Read more »
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit in early 2020, it brought seismic shifts to every corner of society, especially the world of work. For a majority of companies across America, remote work was not just a temporary adaptation—it was a lifeline. Almost overnight, employees were required to transition from in-office operations to working from their homes…. Read more »
How can leaders identify and transform toxic team cultures? Toxic work environments are not that uncommon. As a member of many teams as an athlete, a coach, and now an entrepreneur, I can attest that sometimes we find ourselves in work environments that are not positive, communicative, collaborative, or healthy. I have talked to many… Read more »
This past year, I traveled more than any year since COVID hit. It feels good to connect physically with people again, and not rely solely on virtual meetings. My travel has catapulted me around the country, including internationally, and it has afforded me the opportunity to meet many different people from different companies and to… Read more »
What happens when a longtime friend and coworker unexpectedly gets laid off? You are hit with a wave of emotions. What comes next? Are you on the chopping block as well? How should you handle your coworker? The situation? The organization? Whether you are weeks into a job or have been loyal to the same company… Read more »