6 Ways to Create Psychological Safety at Work

An HR leader recently called me to bounce some ideas around regarding her leadership team. As she began to describe their struggle with specific situations, I realized there was a solution they hadn’t tried yet. It wasn’t accountability, or goal setting. Instead, we...

The Power of EQ in Leadership

When I teach leadership classes I try to instill in my class that there are three important leadership traits that will help them stay on the leadership track. Authenticity counts – forget about eloquence, focus on being real. Visibility is a form of communication –...

Trust in the Workplace

Whenever I teach a workshop on communication I start with the concept of trust. Why do I begin with the concept of trust? Because without trust, communication is superficial. Think about it –if your communication, as a leader, is shallow or non-existent, your...

Reflecting on the Year

Wow, December 2023. Who would have thought it would be here so quickly and yet still take so long to get here. As we reflect on the year and send love to our friends, family, clients, and colleagues take a moment to send love to yourself. Love what you have...

‘Tis the Season to say Thank You

November — Thanksgiving, Turkey, cooler weather, changing leaves (ok, maybe not in Phoenix!). Ok, maybe the leaves aren’t as vibrant here in Phoenix but that doesn’t change the fact that November is often the season to say Thank you. Who else has a tradition of...