If you asked me what I had for lunch, I might have to stop and think about it—days can be a blur. But when it comes to what truly matters, two things always rise to the top: leadership and joy. LEADERSHIP Capability Hunting: Discovering Hidden Talent Think of “capability hunting” as an intentional approach to … Read more
Two quick ways to boost leadership and life! Walkthroughs and water. LEADERSHIP Visibility Brings Ability: Start Your Day with a Walk-Through Sometimes the simplest actions make the biggest impact. Have you ever had a team member say, “Where have you been? I haven’t seen you lately,” even though you were around just days ago? Perception … Read more
If January feels like the year’s Monday, and February feels like Tuesday, What about March? March is the perfect time to spark intentional actions that drive positive change. Small steps = big ripple effects in leadership and life. LEADERSHIP The Ripple Effect starts with you and the questions you ask. As leaders, the ripple effect … Read more
I came across a quote that stopped me in my tracks: “Every big moment requires thousands of small actions.” It’s not the big moments we should hope for—it’s the courage to show up and do the small stuff. LEADERSHIP This made me reflect on leadership and life. In leadership, it can feel like no one … Read more
Recently, I found myself reflecting on seasons—not just the weather kind but the ones we experience in life and work. A friend and I were chatting about how winter seems to linger a bit longer in the Midwest. December and January bring a magical snow-covered landscape and fun activities like skiing and snow tubing, plus … Read more
One of my favorite moments during my Have Good Ripple Effect keynote on team culture is when I flash a big list of words on the screen and ask the audience to pick their top three values. What are the three things most important to them? As they mull over the list, I follow up with … Read more
In 2024, I made regular exercise a priority—and it paid off. I logged about 175 workouts, but I’ll admit, the first 75 came with a side of guilt for carving out the time. Now, it’s clear those workouts have been crucial for managing stress and improving my overall health. It reminded me of the quote: … Read more
Happy New Year! As we step into January, I’ve been reflecting on the idea of a fresh start—or maybe more accurately, a fresh calendar. Like so many others, I’ve been thinking about a word or phrase (one for professional life, one for personal life) to anchor this year. An intention or manifestation of sorts, something … Read more
A FOGGY CONFESSION…Have you ever driven through thick fog, only for it to suddenly clear as if it was never there? That’s how 2024 felt for me—starting foggy but ending clear and, dare I say, figureoutable. I ventured into new territory (cue the Have Good Ripple Effect podcast). It felt unfamiliar, singularly focused, and, honestly, a … Read more
Yesterday, in two out of my three meetings, someone mentioned, “It’s the home stretch.” What struck me wasn’t just the words, but how differently each person said it. Their tone, facial expression, and intent revealed something unique: One person seemed barely hanging on, just trying to push through (we’ve all been there). Another spoke with excitement, … Read more
