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Listening Beyond Words: Sometimes the Loudest Conversations Never Use Words

As leaders, we're taught to listen. Not just to the words people say, but to the concerns behind them. The hesitation. The excitement. The frustration. We learn that behavior often communicates more than conversation ever will. I've found that's just as true at home. One of my sons developed a habit in college of experimenting with his hair. First it was black. Then blonde. Then pink. Then gray. Every few months there was something new. I have to admit, it [...]

By |2026-07-22T12:56:13-05:00July 22nd, 2026|Family Matters, Lifting|0 Comments
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The Family Team: Creating a Culture of Contribution at Home

One of the first things we do when building a high-performing team at work is make sure everyone understands how they contribute. We don't expect everyone to do the same job. We don't expect everyone to have the same strengths. But we do expect everyone to bring something of value. Healthy teams aren't built because one person does everything. They're built because everyone contributes something that makes the whole stronger. Somewhere between the office and our front door, though, we [...]

By |2026-07-22T12:44:18-05:00July 9th, 2026|Lifting|0 Comments
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From Me to We: Why Interdependence Makes Families Stronger

We often talk about maturity as something that comes with age, experience, or achievement. Yet some of the most mature people I know are not necessarily the oldest, and some of the least mature are not necessarily the youngest. Maturity is less about the number of years we've lived and more about how we choose to show up in the world. One framework that has shaped my thinking over the years comes from Stephen Covey's The 7 Habits of Highly [...]

By |2026-07-09T16:49:29-05:00June 10th, 2026|Family Matters, Leading|0 Comments
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Reflect, Release, Rise: Turn 2025 Insight into 2026 Impact

As we approach the close of 2025, now is the perfect moment to pause, breathe, and reflect with intention. Before we sprint into new goals or declare bold resolutions, meaningful growth begins by honoring where we’ve been. In a world that keeps accelerating, reflection becomes a radical act of leadership. It helps us see the full picture—our progress, our patterns, our power, and yes, even our pain—so we can step into the next season with clarity. Start by celebrating what [...]

By |2026-07-13T11:42:30-05:00December 3rd, 2025|Leading, Lifting|Comments Off on Reflect, Release, Rise: Turn 2025 Insight into 2026 Impact
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Resilience S.O.S.: How to Prepare Before the Pressure Hits

Editor’s Note (Updated May 2025): This piece was originally written in June 2021, during the whirlwind of my son’s high school graduation and the uncertainty of a global pandemic. Now, as I revisit it in the midst of his college graduation—and an equally full season of life and business—I’m reminded that resilience isn’t a one-time lesson, but a lifelong practice. The insights remain just as relevant, if not more so, as I continue to lead, grow, and navigate change. Because [...]

By |2025-05-22T14:30:04-05:00May 22nd, 2025|Leading|1 Comment
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How Patterns Can Help You Discover Your Leadership Superpower

As a self-confessed Marvel geek, I love seeing the transformation of ‘ordinary Joe/Jo’ into superhero and I believe that while we can’t all scale buildings and win intergalactic battles, we do all have a unique leadership superpower – some capacity, skill or quality that sets us apart and elevates organizational performance. However, unlocking our true heroic potential requires looking inward first and a great place to start is by analyzing our impact patterns.  […]

By |2024-04-03T00:19:01-05:00April 3rd, 2024|Leading|0 Comments
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Navigating Change in 2024: Creating Conditions for Progress

As both a change management consultant and optimistic visionary, I see 2024 as ripe with potential for organizations to evolve and grow. But positive change doesn’t happen passively. Leaders must consciously cultivate conditions that allow innovation to thrive even amidst uncertainty.  […]

By |2024-01-08T08:54:50-06:00January 8th, 2024|Leading|0 Comments
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Why a growth mindset is your ultimate leadership advantage

We work our bodies – we push them to achieve more, to be stronger, faster. Sometimes we are able to do more than we can imagine, especially when we surround ourselves with a great team of trainers, nutritionists, doctors and so on. Not so for our mind. When was the last time you intentionally gave your mind a good workout?  […]

By |2023-08-01T09:18:14-05:00May 9th, 2023|Leading|0 Comments
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Resilience SOS

We know that resilient behaviors can be learned – resilience is like a muscle that you need to work. You get knocked down, get back up again and flex that muscle a little more each time. I’ve written about building resilience before and it’s once again front of mind for me during graduation season and also in the work I’m doing with organizations who want to ensure their people are equipped for leading change.  […]

By |2021-06-03T02:24:44-05:00June 3rd, 2021|Leading|0 Comments
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