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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Elevate Your Leadership: Mastering Important Conversations for Team Transformation

Performance review season is upon us, and for leaders, this means gearing up for tough conversations. Providing valuable feedback during these discussions is critical for team growth, but mastering the art of these discussions requires more than just willingness—it demands a strategic approach that ensures a balance between candor and care. Here are simple tips…

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Leadership Unveiled: Candid Conversation Chronicles (Part I)

Part I: Elevating Leadership Through Candid Conversations In the dynamic realm of leadership, effective communication is the cornerstone of success. Yet, it’s the tough conversations that often define a leader’s ability to steer their team toward growth and success. The reluctance to engage in challenging dialogues can have profound repercussions on trust, motivation, performance, and…

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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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