The Simple Solution for Dealing with Toxic Employees
I’m convinced there is a Secret Society of Toxic Employees. A shadowy underground network where they gather monthly to swap tips on how to roll their eyes during meetings with…
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Why Every Organization Needs a Compensation Philosophy
“Can I get a raise, so I’m paid the same as my peers?” It’s a question every professional hears at some point and without a clear framework, it can put…
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It’s Not Personal, But It Is a Problem
How to Address Performance Issues Without Destroying Morale Most leaders didn’t get a manual for how to have hard conversations. They got a title, a team, and a hope that…
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The Talent Strategy Every CEO is Overlooking – But Shouldn’t Be
If you’re a CEO hiring military veterans, or even just curious about why so many succeed in leadership roles, you’re already thinking differently. You understand that grit, loyalty and accountability…
Read moreIf you can’t have difficult conversations, you shouldn’t be a manager
I had coffee with a former colleague the other day. It was supposed to be a quick catch-up. But before our drinks even hit the table, she was venting. “There’s…
Read moreThe Fastest Way to Fix a Struggling Team
If you’ve ever managed a team, you’ve seen it: personality clashes, rising tension, someone offended by something said—or unsaid—and small issues suddenly snowballing into team-wide dysfunction. In my 20 years…
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Set the Expectation, or Expect the Chaos
Step Right Up! The Greatest Leadership Skill on Earth: Clarity Grab the free worksheet at the end and take action today. Let’s cut to it: if you’re a leader and…
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Managing Like a Baseball Coach: Why Every Manager Needs a Dugout Mentality
Because people, like baseball, can surprise you with a home run or a ground out. There’s something about summer that brings out the baseball fan in all of us. Whether…
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Why Your New Job Doesn’t Feel Like the Brochure
You were promised collaboration. Flexibility. A fun, supportive culture. And instead? You got mystery meetings, chaotic onboarding, and Sharon from Accounting passive-aggressively guarding the coffee machine. Welcome to the real…
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Why Every Workplace Needs a Conversation Strategy
Somewhere between the team meetings, Slack messages, and endless email threads… the real conversations—the ones that matter most—are getting lost. And when they’re gone, so is your culture. This isn’t just another…
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