May 6, 2026
Why Rituals Matter: What a Surfing Tradition Can Teach Us About Leadership and Loss In surfing culture, there’s a powerful tradition known as the paddle out. […]
February 18, 2026
I recently walked by a training room in a building I was visiting, and I noticed something that really stuck with me. The first time I […]
October 28, 2020
One of my favorite concepts in psychology is called “Parkinson’s Law.” It suggests that work will expand to fill the time that was allotted for it. […]
March 24, 2020
There are hundreds and hundreds of books available on effective leadership. And the number of books sold seems to be more of a reflection on the […]
December 4, 2019
If you’re a woman in a leadership role, it’s likely you have felt at some time your career like you were aiming for the number two […]
November 27, 2019
It’s a dog eat dog world… but that shouldn’t necessarily be the case if you’re a leader. In fact, your capacity for humility may be a […]
October 23, 2019
Many people attend a leadership workshop or seminar and get fired up about what they learned. But often, that fire dies down within a day or […]
September 4, 2019
People are often promoted into leadership roles because they have said “yes” to new opportunities and challenges throughout their careers. If that describes you, it can […]
March 7, 2019
Recently, the Harvard Business Review suggested going beyond typical, traditional learning opportunities and do something different: learn from people, not classes. The article is based on […]