From Allyship to Action

Why systems—not statements—create change

"Late" Isn't Always a Failure

La Befana, the Epiphany, and why good leaders plan for reality

Why I’m Pausing Before Pushing Forward

The strategic value of a pause for leaders (and how to do it)

What Giving Tuesday Can Teach Us About Leadership

Plus: Places to give, a discount, a note on grief and gratitude and some interesting articles.

The Illusion of Perfection (and Why Middle Managers Are Struggling in Silence)

When The Pain Isn't Where You Think It Is

What a bout with plantar fasciitis reminded me about the human body and leadership

Stop asking for 110%: Write Better Job Descriptions Instead

Effective and jargon-free job descriptions are the anchor that allows for greater aligned talent infrastructure

What AI Taught Me About Communicating With Humans

Turns out, the way we prompt AI might be how we should brief our teams

Turning Missteps into Playbooks

A real-time case study on momentum, timing, and leadership lessons (and other stuff, too)

An Ask, A Discount, and Something Free

From Sardines to Strategy: A Recipe for Innovation

Hint: It's Not About Luck and Vibes

From Input to Impact: Making sense for Stakeholder interviews

How to filter the noise, find the signal, and lead with focus.

Free Stuff That's (Hopefully) Helpful

Leading Through Change Means Making Space for Loss

Before you ask people to adapt, acknowledge what they’re leaving behind

Rethinking Talent in Times of Chaos: Creative Ways to Use Contingent Support

How can we blend strategic and operational support in times of change and uncertainty?

From The Pitt: Some Lessons in Holding A Team and Yourself Together

Leadership is Only As Lonely As You Let It

If you're feeling overwhelmed right now (and who isn't?), I've got you.

Moving from Ambiguity to Accountability: Clarifying Roles and Responsibilities

Resilience is an organizational mandate, not an individual one

Managing Through the Middle

Strengthening All Levels of Leadership During Crisis

Better Supporting Our Midlevel & Senior Leaders

Two new offerings to help navigate what's ahead

Leveraging Our Strengths: A More Effective Path to Growth and Development

The Power of Pausing to Reflect (Because starting anything new in December may be an exercise in futility)

Leading Through Election Anxiety

Fixing the Broken Rung: Equity and Inclusion in Evaluations and Promotions