What if I told you work is fun?! Would you believe me? Children learn skills, confidence, and problem-solving through play – adults can do the same by infusing more play into our work. Integrating play into daily operations is one way leaders can enhance engagement, motivate employees and make...

[Article collaboration with Morgan McKale. Photo credit: Jason Goodman on Unsplash]   Creativity comes from all team members – not just the leader. If you think being a leader means you are the only one generating ideas, you’re in the wrong role! Exploring creative ideas is the only way...

Maybe it’s the spooky Halloween season, but I keep thinking of how self-doubt hovers over new leaders. You might feel like you don’t have the right amount of charisma to command the attention of a team. Perhaps you've had leaders you admired and want to emulate, but believe it will take YEARS to...

Recognizing and rewarding your team members' contributions is essential for maintaining a motivated and engaged workforce. Some companies are skilled at weaving celebration into the fabric of the culture. A market research company where I worked early in my career used many strategies to...

I remember the first time I saved up enough money for a new leather jacket. It was brown, not black. It was bomber-style with a bronze zipper and hidden zip pockets. I usually dress conservatively. So for me, this was a pretty bad-ass purchase, but reflected a cool, creative side of myself. ...

  Despite all the research articles, psychologists and movies telling usto practice gratitude, why do we find it so damn hard?    The problem is misery loves company. Raise your hand if you've found yourself complaining about the state of the world with your coworkers, ...especially easy to...