In my last post, we explored the dangers of taking on responsibility that belongs to others. Today, I’d like to go a step further: how do we relate to our own mistakes and internal narratives? How do we prevent the very mindset that drives leaders to over-fix from...

In my last post, Understanding Before Fixing: A Leadership Shift, we explored the power of slowing down to truly understand others’ behaviors before rushing to solve a problem. That shift in perspective is foundational, but what happens when we turn that lens inward?...

In the rush to resolve issues, many leaders move too quickly toward fixing a problem before they fully understand it. But clarity comes before resolution. In a recent coaching conversation, I asked a client what his goal was going into a difficult meeting. His answer:...

In my last post, I talked about how retention has shifted. Once upon a time, companies leaned on pensions to keep people around. Today, it’s culture and psychological safety that anchor loyalty. But here’s another layer we don’t talk about enough: sometimes the best...

Once upon a time, loyalty was rewarded with pensions and a gold watch after 40 years of service. That world is gone. Today’s workers aren’t just chasing paychecks; they’re seeking purpose, autonomy, and flexibility in their lives. The challenge for leaders is this:...

Assigning decision-making authority isn’t a magic wand that solves everything. Being the “decision maker” doesn’t mean going it alone and calling all the shots. It means leaning into collaboration, gathering input, and communicating clearly — especially when your...

Decision fatigue isn’t just about making too many choices — it’s about carrying every one of them. When leaders feel they must always be the call maker, small decisions pile up, draining focus and energy. But there’s another dimension at play: if your team isn’t...

In my last post, The Silent Saboteur, I explored how unspoken expectations quietly undermine team performance and trust. But what happens when we do speak up — and things still don’t change? Sometimes, the problem isn’t that expectations are unspoken. It’s that...

One thing I keep running into in conversations with leaders and teams is the massive impact of unspoken expectations. No matter how many times I’ve touched on this subject, it’s worth reiterating because it’s one of the biggest factors behind dysfunctional...

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...