This week I’ve been thinking about how often growth shows up in unexpected ways—especially when we’re uncomfortable. Sometimes it’s the big milestones, but more often, it’s the small pivots, the discomforts, and the willingness to adjust that actually move us forward. LEADERSHIP Discomfort isn’t always a signal to pull back—it’s often the signpost that growth … Read more
Wildfires…wildfires…wildfires… Sometimes leadership lessons show up in the smallest of places—like the square inch of a post-it note, the blocked-off hour on a calendar, or the mindset shift when plans suddenly change and you have to pivot. Simple tools, yes—but used with intention, they can be game changers for how we lead, work, and live. … Read more
“The greatest skill you can learn is the ability to figure it out.” In both life and leadership, the ability to figure it out…to think critically, adapt in the moment, and move forward when the playbook runs out…is one of the most valuable skills we can build. Here are a few ways to build that … Read more
A friend and I were debating the idea of clarity… how to find it, communicate it, and lead with it. And I’ll admit something a little controversial: I don’t actually think clarity is real. When someone says, “I just need to get clear,” it sounds like a destination, a place we finally arrive, where everything … Read more
Isn’t it funny how differently people operate? I’m a morning person, my husband’s a night owl. Some of us are introverts, others extroverts. There are power walkers and power lifters, sweet tooths and savory fans. There isn’t one “right” way to do or be anything—which, in my opinion, is amazing. The question is: how do … Read more
Leadership and life are oddly similar. In both, we bump into moments where our thinking limits us, whether it’s assuming we already know the answer or believing something has to be harder than it really is. The trap is the same: we cut ourselves or others out of the process, and in doing so, we … Read more
The world feels rocky and unpredictable these days—the constant eyebrow-raising headlines can feel unsettling. At the same time, there are still tiny, bright moments: fall family activities (bring on the apple cider donuts), new sports seasons (college football is basically Christmas for my husband), and milestones I can hardly believe—like my son getting his driving … Read more
Fall always feels like it sneaks up on us. The kids are back in school, and keynote season heats up with conferences in full swing. I’m guessing you have your version of this season too! Sometimes life feels like one long to-do list, doesn’t it? Between work, home, family, and the curveballs in between, the … Read more
Some weeks feel like they move in fast-forward, don’t they? One meeting blends into the next, deadlines sneak up, and suddenly it’s Friday and we’re left wondering where the time went. It’s funny how much leadership and life depend on our ability to navigate, adapt, and just keep moving. This week, two themes kept popping … Read more
Ever notice how some things only line up almost right?A plug that doesn’t quite fit the outlet. A jacket that mostly zips. A plan that technically works — until someone actually tries to use it. That’s the tension I’ve been thinking about lately: when something looks solid in theory but falls apart in practice. Whether … Read more
