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The Complete Mid-Year Reset Guide for Leaders

If priorities are blurry and progress is messy, here’s how to get your team back on track for your 2025 goals Don’t panic, but… This month marks the halfway point of the year. And if you’re like most leaders, you’re probably asking the same question I always did at this point: Are we where we […]

The career edge that’s hiding in your daily habits

Forget charisma! Consistency is what truly sets leaders apart, and these 5 habits can help you shine in any stage of your career. What are you hoping for next in your career? Is it a big opportunity? A stretch assignment? Your first leadership role? A business of your own? Whatever you’re dreaming of, one thing’s […]

Career advice I’d give my 22-year-old self

For new grads (and the leaders hiring them), here’s how to succeed from day one Graduation season is here! Thousands of new professionals are stepping into their first jobs. It’s an exciting time, but it can feel overwhelming, too. When I think back to my own first job as a copywriter at a small ad […]

Stop being so nice (and start leading better)

7 signs your culture is too soft—and how smart leaders create one that’s both kind and clear On the surface, “nice” might sound like a great word to describe your workplace. Nice people. Nice meetings. Nice vibes all around. But if you dig a little deeper, that word starts to lose its shine. Why? Because […]

What the Masters can teach you about mental toughness

Master your mentality with insights from five of the world’s best golfers The Masters tees off this week! I don’t know about you, but I can’t wait to see the drama that unfolds at the beautiful Augusta National Golf Club over the next few days. Now of course, every player in the field has elite […]

How to lead when everything feels uncertain

Use these five strategies to give your team clarity, confidence, and momentum—no matter what’s ahead Inflation. Market shifts. Industry disruptions. If leading a business weren’t challenging enough, today’s uncertainty makes it even harder. But here’s the tough reality: in leadership, uncertainty is certain! And when things feel unstable, your team looks to you. They’re not […]

Five mistakes new managers make (and how to avoid them)

Your new promotion was just the beginning. Now, it’s time to master the transition from individual contributor to leader. Here’s how. Your promotion was a big moment. You worked hard, delivered results, and now you’re officially a manager. But leading a team requires a completely different skill set than excelling as an individual contributor. To […]

4 reasons you’re not innovating (and how to fix them)

It’s time to get unstuck and revitalize your business with new ideas Leaders talk a lotabout innovation. They put it in the mission statement. They tell their teams, ‘We need new ideas.’ The pipeline dries up. Meetings feel like déjà vu. Your competitors launch something bold, and you think, Why didn’t we come up with […]

The secret to a more aligned, inspired team

Your core values can transform your organization—if you know how to bring them to life If you’re reading this, you already know how critical core values are. They align your team, shape decisions, and build the kind of culture people want to be part of. But here’s what a lot of leaders don’t realize: your […]