Telling someone they’ve done something wrong or could do something better can be awkward. The potential for conflict can be enough to keep some people from addressing critical performance issues that hinder their team and the company's overall growth. But the good news is that there are ways to give…

Look beyond the little roadblocks and keep making progress. — Imagine a situation where one of your team members frequently interrupts you in meetings. They build upon your premise, take credit for your ideas, and steal your thunder. What would you do? You have two choices: Confront the person and share your concerns with them. …

Create a healthy work environment where all team members feel respected, valued, and heard. — Building a culture that values diversity, equity and inclusion is essential if you’re aiming to hire top talent. In my experience, promoting workplace equity is often the missing link to building your dream team. Promoting equity for your employees requires you to take a people-first approach to building your company…

Keep your employees engaged, creative, and happy with their work environment. — If you want your team to be engaged, productive, and satisfied in their roles, creating psychological safety at work is crucial. In the past, it was common for employers to focus on individual accomplishments and discourage collaborative discourse, thus creating a competitive and often stressful environment for employees.

Your guide to building a team that’s open to giving and receiving feedback. — Telling someone they’ve done something wrong or could do something better can be awkward. The potential for conflict can be enough to keep some people from addressing critical performance issues that hinder growth for their team and company overall. But the good news is that there are ways to give…

Learn to be an example for your team to follow. — Leadership takes many forms and can be described by a multitude of definitions, but one thing remains true for great leaders across the board: Leaders translate visions into reality. Strong leaders are essential to success in any industry. As long as you have people who are inspired to do their…

A practical guide to conflict resolution in the workplace. — Conflict is inevitable when you’re a leader. It’s how you handle conflict that will determine whether you grow and propel your people forward, or disrupt momentum and divide the team. …

Hone your leadership skills and make a positive impression on everyone you meet. — Do you know the true purpose of leadership? A “leader” can be defined many ways, but the real meaning is often lost in translation. The majority of those in leadership roles falsely believe that their primary purpose is to be “in charge”. Being a good leader, however, is about much…

A practical guide to maintaining your cool and practicing civil discourse. — A subject comes up in conversation that you hold a strong opinion about, someone’s comment gets under your skin, tensions rise, your emotions get the best of you, and you end up in an argument. Arguments are part of life. They’re normal, natural, and inevitable. …