There’s a video of me skiing out of the trees on a narrow trail. Controlled, quick bumps, and I pop out. Seeing only the last 10 seconds, you’d assume the whole run was a breeze. It wasn’t. On a sunny Saturday, I was at Sunshine Village with a friend who’s a much stronger skier than I am....

Last month, I attended a flamenco performance in Madrid, Spain that truly moved me. Without understanding the lyrics, I walked away feeling like I had just experienced a deeply emotional story. That performance sparked a powerful reminder about leadership: the best outcomes don’t come from solo...

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...