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Could the Same Leadership Tools That Build Teams Strengthen Your Marriage?
True teamwork isn’t about being perfect together––it’s about understanding how each person’s joys and frustrations complement the other. If we can bring that kind of understanding into both our work and personal lives, we’ll build a foundation that’s not only effective but lasting.
The High Cost of Low Trust–And How Intentional Leaders Can Build It
As we examine how trust impacts the “black eyes” that teams and organizations inevitably experience, we ask ourselves: How can leaders best build and restore trust?
Discovering Your Teen's Hidden Strengths: A Parent’s Guide
Imagine being a teenager today: navigating a world where every swipe and scroll stacks up against them, making them question if they’re smart enough, talented enough, or simply “enough.” Many teens struggle with the pressure to measure up. They watch their peers excel and wonder, “Why is it so easy for them, but so hard for me?” In school, they might feel like their teachers are disappointed in them or even don’t like them, mistaking feedback as a judgment on who they are, not just how they’re doing.
Commitment vs Compliance
Are you committed or are you compliant? What does that mean in terms of leadership and as an employee?
How to Turn Public Shame Into Private Conversation
A problem I see with too many dissatisfied educators is they’re talking to the wrong people about it. For example a “dirty laundry” tweet to 3,000 isn’t as effective as an uncomfortable conversation with 1 person.
Bring Life Back to Your Job
The first time I heard the phrase “quiet quitting,” I was sitting with a group of professional women.