Stop Talking. Start Communicating.

Most people think great communicators are the best talkers. The truth is, the best communicators are the best listeners. In conversations, we are often more focused on what we will say next rather than truly hearing the other person. We listen to respond instead of listening to understand. And in doing so, we miss opportunities…

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The Power of Storytelling

  I just wrapped up an onboarding project that reminded me why storytelling matters—one that brought me back to an experience years ago when I first saw its impact in action. Too often, an employee’s first day is packed with paperwork, policies, and systems training. But no one joins a company excited about learning policies…

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Leading with Love

As Valentine’s Day approaches, we often think of love as romantic gestures and heart-shaped chocolates. But love isn’t just for our personal lives. It’s also a powerful force in leadership. Leading with love is not about grand gestures but about making care and empathy the heart of what we do.  Leadership grounded in love builds trust,…

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DID CURIOSITY REALLY KILL THAT CAT?!?

“Curiosity killed the cat” was a headline written in an Irish newspaper back in 1868. That phrase has become an old proverb which implies that there are significant dangers associated with investigation, experimentation, or asking too many questions. Over the next 150 years we would come to learn that it is the sheer “lack of”…

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Facing Your Fears: What Halloween Can Teach Us About Public Speaking

Halloween is here—a day filled with chills, thrills, and the anticipation of the unknown. As you navigate the spooky decorations and costumes, it’s hard to miss the parallels between the fear we seek out on Halloween and the fear we often face when giving a presentation. Both can send a chill down your spine, leaving…

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From Mentor to Mentee: 3 Powerful Leadership Lessons I’ve Learned from My Daughter

Life has a beautiful way of coming full circle, and nothing illustrates this more than my recent career journey with my daughter. For much of her life, she turned to me for advice, guidance, and support. From her early years to navigating her career path, I was always there for her. But now, in a…

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