Hey there, Ever watch a juggler? They don’t hold onto every ball at once—they focus on what’s in front of them, lean into the rhythm, and keep things moving. Leadership: The Metrics & Morale Juggle Leading a team isn’t about touching every ball at the same time—it’s about knowing which one needs your focus in … Read more
Hey there, The other day I walked around with coffee on my shirt…(face palm). You ever look back on something that felt like a total failure at the time… and realize it was actually a key ingredient in your success? Yeah, me too. Failure has a funny way of showing up as an uninvited guest—annoying … Read more
Hey there, Not long ago, I had the opportunity to watch the Iowa Women’s Basketball team take on USC in a packed arena. But the most powerful moment wasn’t the game itself—it was Caitlin Clark’s jersey retirement. During the ceremony, someone (Lisa Bluder? The athletic director?) said something that stuck with me: “There will never … Read more
Maybe it’s because it is starting to feel like spring or because I saw this quote, “Make space in your life for what matters,” but here are two ways I am being constructive in leadership and life. LEADERSHIP Creating Constructive Capacity. We all know the hustle: deadlines, meetings, and an endless to-do list. But what … Read more
Are you doing 1x1s with your team members? And what about 1×1 time with yourself? LEADERSHIP 1×1 meetings can feel like a chore. Sometimes they drag into complaint sessions; other times, they’re surface level and you wonder why you bothered. Let’s fix that with a simple framework I call PB&J—a recipe for meaningful, productive conversations. … Read more
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
