How the Holiday Family Gathering Showed Me a Crucially Different Leadership Perspective
This holiday season, I saw my family from a new point of view. It started because December was really overwhelming … Read more
Self Awareness
How to Diminish Your Dread of Self-Promotion
My sister in law is a great negotiator. She’s just the person you want to bring along to buy a … Read more
How to (Re-) Learn the Art of Taking Care of Yourself
It was 7 am Wednesday Nov 6th and I didn’t know what to do. The 8 am rowing practice was … Read more
The Force of Nature We’ve Forgotten, and How to Use It Again
Cycles are amazingly common in nature, but unfortunately becoming lost in modern corporate life.
What I Learned When the Q&A Took An Unexpected Turn
The question was deeply earnest. “We’ve talked about it a lot amongst ourselves, and really hope you can answer this:” … Read more
Why Communication Isn’t a Tapas Bar: Focus on Your Main Dish
I love tapas, but not as a communication method. Here’s why: Reading my posts you might think I’m on a … Read more
What You Can Learn by Walking a Mile in Your Manager’s Shoes
There’s that old saying about walking a mile in someone’s shoes. Ever tried it with your manager? It’s incredibly useful … Read more
The Key to Stronger Leadership: Practicing the Power of Asking
Here’s a unconventional leadership challenge to try today: Ask for help. Why is asking for help a leadership practice? ✅ … Read more
The Science of Simplicity: Presenting Complex Data Without Losing Your Audience
Picture When you present data, where do you focus your effort? As scientists, we can become enamored of our own … Read more
