Welcome to the Leadership Digest! Here you’ll find awareness-raising, behavior-changing, and results-driving tips for leaders.
Today I’m not writing about a client’s story or a general leadership principle. I’m sharing a personal experience that caught me by surprise. It took me some time to realize what was going on, and it turned out to be an emotional intelligence lesson. Heading into May, I noticed I wasn’t quite myself. I was…
Which comes first, driving for results or building relationships? Feel like a trick question? It is. If you’re an executive or senior leader who knows for sure results come first, congratulations! You are in the majority. And I’m sorry to be the one to tell you – you have it backwards. According to Gallup’s 2025 State of…
What if your calendar was a trusted strategic partner, rather than a visual reminder of an overwhelmed schedule? This week I’m sharing how to gain back the time you need to maximize your focus, presence, and results. Once upon a time there was a leader whose days were jam-packed. She rushed from meeting-to-meeting and topic-to-topic…
Uncertainty can be scary. Whether you are in the leadership seat or a team member, navigating without clarity brings out unproductive behavior. Research from the American Psychological Association shows that uncertainty at work negatively impacts mental health, job satisfaction, and performance, while additional studies link uncertainty directly to emotional exhaustion and negative organizational outcomes. Worry, fear, short…
When was the last time you made a decision that went against the data, but aligned with your gut? As leaders, making sound decisions is a huge piece of our role. We analyze the metrics, seek expert input, and pressure test assumptions. This disciplined approach is important, but sometimes our internal signals capture what the…
Have you ever worked for a leader who justified poor communication or alienating behavior with a “this is just who I am” attitude? I have, and it was a frustrating experience that severely limited our team’s productivity and results. Many leaders underestimate how much leadership communication accountability shapes trust, engagement, and results. More recently, as an executive coach,…
The Power of “How Can I Help?” Did you know “How can I help?” is a powerful de-escalation skill for leaders to hone? It’s such a simple thing, yet incredibly underutilized. As leaders, when we’re faced with emotionally charged situations, we tend to move straight into fixing, defending, teaching, or shutting the conversation down. Those…
Did you know most leadership goals don’t fail because they’re unrealistic? We don’t achieve goals because we didn’t make them meaningful. It’s February now, and if you’re a leader, now is the time to make sure your commitments for 2026 are clear. What makes a leadership goal meaningful? Meaningful leadership goals are clear and specific….
Are your strong convictions demonstrating leadership maturity or hot-headed opinions? As a member of a leadership team, things won’t always go your way. While those moments can be frustrating and even perplexing, they are also opportunities to demonstrate your maturity as a leader. Recognizing when to back down, stay calm, and continue delivering with excellence…
Feeling overwhelmed by year-end demands? Being present may be the gift you need most right now.
What if that boss you could never please was trying to accelerate your leadership growth? Maybe that question triggered an eyeroll or a flashback to a performance review you’d rather erase. Stay with me on this idea for a minute though, and consider the possibilities… What if the leader who challenged your work, questioned your decisions, or pushed…
Have you ever had to work with a leader who has a perpetually bad attitude? I have, and it negatively impacted my perspective of the company, my stress level, and my results. A leader’s attitude sets the tone for decisions, team dynamics, and performance. When a bad attitude is ignored – your own or someone…