The Cost of Withholding Recognition

The Cost of Withholding Recognition

Remember that old joke about the married couple? There one where, after years of marriage, the wife turns to her husband and asks why he never tells her he loves her. Shocked, he replies, “What do you mean? I told you I loved you the day we got married. I promise, if...
What Do You Do With the People You Didn’t Pick?

What Do You Do With the People You Didn’t Pick?

In a perfect world, we’d all get to hand-pick the people we work with. We’d build teams of people who think like us, work like us, communicate like us, and share our same work ethic and values. But in reality? Most of us find ourselves working alongside people we...
Emotions Aren’t the Problem — Avoidance Is

Emotions Aren’t the Problem — Avoidance Is

In leadership, it’s tempting to frame everything through logic and facts, especially when tensions rise or conflict surfaces. We want to fix problems, move quickly, and get results. But here’s the truth: emotions aren’t the enemy of progress — avoidance is. I’ve...
Leadership Isn’t About Being a Lone Hero

Leadership Isn’t About Being a Lone Hero

Leadership can feel isolating — especially when you’re in a high-ranking role where the stakes are high and the eyes are on you. There’s this subtle pressure to always be the one with the answers. To make the big decisions. To deliver the win. But here’s a...