Communicating Strategic Vision: The Power of Aspiration

Effectively communicating strategic vision is about far more than words. It’s about… People  Did you know? A study by Clearpoint found 70% of employees who understand their company’s vision are engaged at work, compared to 23% of those who don’t.  We all know, engaged employees are more productive, better problem solvers, and more loyal than…

Humble v. Arrogant: What’s the impact on leadership?

Humble v. Arrogant: What’s the impact on leadership?

Humble or arrogant? Picture this: A buzzing boardroom where ideas clash like thunderstorms, egos battle for supremacy, and voices vie for attention. In this chaos stands one leader, not with a booming voice or commanding presence, but with a quiet strength and unwavering humility. This leader listens more than they speak, values feedback over praise,…

Leadership Means Action: 3 steps to help level-you-up

Leadership Means Action: 3 steps to help level-you-up

Did you know leadership means action? I don’t mean staying busy. I mean evolving, strategic, intentional action. If you’re a leader today, I strongly encourage you to consider “status quo” to be your enemy, and inertia to be a de-railer. I relearned the importance of avoiding inertia recently with my own business: Towards the end…

Spring Into a Great Q2: 3 Tips From a Leadership Coach

Spring Into a Great Q2: 3 Tips From a Leadership Coach

As a leadership coach, I love new beginnings! A new year, a new season, and even the start of a new quarter. The arrival of the spring season and Q2 is a favorite, for sure. (Right behind Q1 🤗.) Emerging colors and more hours of sunshine are awesome. And, from a leadership standpoint, there’s plenty of…

Hybrid work environment: How to help your managers thrive

Hybrid work environment: How to help your managers thrive

Did you know the new hybrid work environment is burning out organizational managers faster than any other level within your organization? Anecdotally, my executive coaching clients are confirming this truth through the struggles shared in our meetings.  Statistically, data from a Q4 2022 Gallup study confirms managers in hybrid environments are burning out in higher percentages than their…