If you can’t see real growth, you’ll default to what’s easiest to count: attendance and seat time.

Rituals beat intentions—because they remove the daily decision. And a light weekly cadence keeps learning compounding without adding bureaucracy. We often wait for “the right time” to learn, but high-performance research suggests that consistency is more important than intensity. In…

Most companies still treat development like something that happens after the real work—courses, workshops, certifications, and leadership offsites.  All of these have their place and can be extremely beneficial if carried out and  applied correctly.But in a volatile market, your…

Stop Managing Development by Ratio. Start Managing It by Results.

If you’ve ever been burned by promoting a star performer who then struggles in a bigger, messier role, you’ve already met the problem learning agility is trying to solve.

For leaders and business owners, reflecting on the past year isn’t a nice-to-have—it’s a strategic discipline. You carry the weight of decisions, culture, clients, and team members on your shoulders. When you pause to look back, you’re not just replaying…

The phrase “Believe you can grow” is everywhere. It’s part of the modern corporate and educational lexicon, promising that a simple shift in attitude can unlock massive potential. This is often called having a growth mindset.

Post #6 in New series: How Leaders Actually Get Better. This 12-post sprint is about building adaptive capacity: uncomfortable challenges, quick debriefs, real feedback, and psychological safety so stretch ≠ stress. Each post = one move you can use each…

Post #5 in New series: How Leaders Actually Get Better. This 12-post sprint is about building adaptive capacity: uncomfortable challenges, quick debriefs, real feedback, and psychological safety so stretch ≠ stress. Each post = one move you can use each week….

Post #4 in New series: How Leaders Actually Get Better. This 12-post sprint is about building adaptive capacity: uncomfortable challenges, quick debriefs, real feedback, and psychological safety so stretch ≠ stress. Each post = one move you can use each…

 New series: HowLeaders Actually Get Better. This 12-post sprint is about building adaptive capacity: uncomfortable challenges, quick debriefs, real feedback, and psychological safety so stretch ≠ stress.
Each post = one move you can use each week. Ready for learning that sticks?…

Post 2: Errors Are a Feature, Not a Bug.  The traditional view on learning is simple: avoid mistakes. We design training to be seamless, with guardrails and clear paths, assuming that errors are failures of the system or the trainee….

In the complex and often turbulent world of leadership, the single most powerful tool you possess isn’t your title, your budget, or even your strategic plan. It’s your mindset. The internal lens through which you view the world dictates your…

On the way to school every day, I ask her what she is most looking forward to in the day, and I enjoy hearing her answers.  It’s usually P.E., or Art, or Recess (–unless it’s Pizza Day, then it’s Lunch!) …

Benjamin Franklin, a towering figure of ingenuity and pragmatism, once astutely observed, “I never knew a man that was good at making excuses who was good at anything else.” This centuries-old insight remains strikingly relevant, particularly in the realm of…

In today’s fast-paced environment, it’s easy to get caught up in the daily grind, focusing solely on immediate tasks and deadlines. But what if investing a little time in intentional development could unlock a significant surge in your team’s productivity,…

Navigating the uncertainties of unemployment can are tough. Will my severance package last until I find a new position? How long will my savings last? Will I be able to pay my bills and provide for my family? How can I afford healthcare? On and on and on such questions can formulate, echo, and bounce around throughout our brains, sometimes looming into a nightmarish sense of existence until things get resolved. How do you manage fear and anxiety in the face of these uncertainties? Many things can be said about the various dynamics of unemployment and the hunt for a job. The focus here is on how to maintain courage and well-being. Here are some key things to consider:

Finding Strength, Purpose, and Gratitude in the Struggle

I have a deep passion for building communities—spaces where people don’t just gather, but grow through meaningful connection. There’s something incredibly powerful about watching relationships form, deepen, and flourish within a community. I love helping create the context and opportunities…

This Active Listening Audit is a fantastic tool for improving communication, both personally and professionally. It combines self-assessment with external feedback, fostering self-awareness and stronger relationships.