Unlocking Leadership Through Authentic Communication

Communication has a cost. You pay for it if you speak up and you pay for it if you don’t. But the cost is always different. And sometimes, it’s hard to tell which will cost you more. Here we explore the cost of silence versus the cost of honesty, dis... more

I used to get so worked up when someone would message or call me about being unhappy with something I was a part of. Now, I handle things differently. In fact, when I even think someone might be unhappy, I seek them out. In this episode, I reverse en... more

I grappled with this episode title because quite honestly, I hate complainers. But really, what I’m teaching is how to complain but be respectful, professional and move toward change. I help you with mindset and to construct the best “complaint” sess... more

If you haven’t watched Zootopia, you probably won’t understand this reference. The point of this podcast is to stop feeling like a failure when you can’t solve a problem because the information you get is poor. Stop letting these problems consume you... more

Have you ever worked with someone…or even better for someone who never seems to become ruffled in the face of crisis? Ever wonder how they become this way? I can’t exactly tell you the “how” but I do share a theory, a book and some examples of the re... more

Have you ever considered the biggest barrier to a performance conversation might be you? If you show up nervous and can’t get past that, guess what? Communication will be compromised. If you show up with unrealistic expectations or show up like the “... more

We have all been in situations where people want an answer from us NOW or they interact with us in a way causes us to become nervous, uncertain about our expertise or we may become angry or upset. In this episode, I tell you the key components I use ... more

Do you want to help address poor behavior AND help your team members grow? This approach is not for the weak. It’s uncomfortable. It’s genuine. And it works. In this episode, I give you the basic steps to help shape behavior on your team so your team... more