My war against performance appraisals started the first time I encountered them. I vividly remember how silly and unjust it felt. Learning that my peers had been complaining about me, but my boss chose to hold that feedback until now. Surprise! You thought you were...
“The obstacle is the way.” This quote, often attributed to the Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius, is a core tenet of stoicism. It points to an annoying and inevitable truth. What we want most is usually found on the other side of something we would rather avoid. It...
Recently, my teenage daughter got hit with some feedback she didn’t love. It was the kind of feedback that holds up a mirror and reflects back something you didn’t intend— and probably didn’t want to see. Her response? First, hurt. Then...
Leadership isn’t just about speaking, it’s about listening. And not just hearing words, but truly understanding, engaging, and responding in a way that fosters trust and connection. In today’s workplaces, where distractions are everywhere and meaningful conversations...
Great leadership isn’t about having all the answers, it’s about asking the right questions. If you want to build a high-performing, engaged team, the way you check in with your people matters. Check-ins aren’t just status updates. They’re opportunities to build...
