Clear is kind: Set employees up to win
Establishing clear expectations ensures you and your employees are aligned from day one.
Why (most) meetings are a waste of time
Early in my career, I loved meetings. Now, I know better. Most meetings are a waste of time.
Backstory: Jamie-Lynn Sigler
A brief encounter with the young woman behind the smart, tough character in The Sopranos inspired me to keep chasing my dreams.
Why vision and mission statements fail
It’s easy for missions and visions to become empty words on a slide deck or website.
Chickens, colleagues, and collaboration
Lessons on teamwork from the grocery meat section.
5 qualities of rock star employees
Top performers often exhibit five distinct traits.
False urgency kills team culture
“When everything is a priority, nothing is a priority,” and it’s burning your team out.
When being a “team player” is dangerous to your health
“Teamwork makes the dream work,” until it makes you sick.
A job is not a marriage
Work is a transactional relationship. Conflating it with your family will leave you hurt and disappointed.
The texas floods and the plight of poor crisis comms
Catastrophic events such as the 2025 Texas floods put a spotlight on the devastating effects of not having an emergency communication plan in place.
Feedback is a gift
Feedback is the most important, yet underrated, aspect of work.