Your Work Doesn’t Speak for Itself
October 13, 2026
We have all heard the advice, “Keep your head down, work hard, and your work will speak for itself.” I disagree. Don’t get me wrong. Doing great work
Are You Moving Too Fast To Think?
October 6, 2026
The other day, I was driving my daughter to a doctor’s appointment, and we were already going to be a few minutes late. I hate being late! She is
The Conciseness Audit
September 29, 2026
In my last newsletter, I wrote about something that has been coming up repeatedly with my coaching clients: the need to communicate more concisely. I wrote about why we
Say Less, Mean More
September 22, 2026
Lately, I’ve noticed an interesting pattern in my coaching. Several of my clients—smart, accomplished, experienced leaders—are all working on the same thing: speaking more concisely. The ability to communicate
The Biggest Myths About Authenticity
September 8, 2026
A coaching client recently stopped herself in the middle of a sentence. The exchange went like this: “I can’t say that,” she told me. “Why not?” “Because I want
Relationships are good for you
September 1, 2026
I talk a lot about the value of relationships. Usually, I’m talking about how they help us succeed—opening doors, creating opportunities, providing support, and helping us get things done.
Being Proactive Isn’t About Predicting the Future
August 28, 2026
Being Proactive Isn’t About Predicting the Future Have you ever been told, “Be more proactive”? It’s one of the most common pieces of feedback employees receive—and one of
Ask yourself these questions everyday
August 18, 2026
Have you ever noticed that the quality of your day is often determined by the questions you ask yourself? Not the questions other people ask you. The ones running
The Leadership Habit People Remember Most
August 11, 2026
I really love getting emails out of the blue, from people I do and do not know who have been impacted by my work. I’ll never forget when a