I had a life-changing two weeks off the grid. Did you miss me? Well, the good news is that I'm back. The bad news is that right after I got back, I had a death in the family. But don't worry, this isn’t your typical "treasure every moment" story. Instead, it's led me to realize [...]

Spiders, irrational fears, and the secret to success—who knew they’d go hand in hand? As it turns out, the patience and intelligence of spiders are the key to you achieving your dreams. Go figure.

The relationship with your manager is the most important ones to get right. But you’re rarely ever taught how the tools for managing up. You're going to learn them now.

Sometimes, trying too hard to be right all the time can actually backfire. As my mother-the-therapist always told me, the more we focus on always being right, the more we risk damaging our relationships and stifling the creativity and openness of the people around us. Actually, she said that in much more eloquent terms but [...]

The Iceberg of Ignorance is a real thing. If you haven't listened to Part 1 of this series, you should do that now because in this episode we take it to the next level. Bridging the knowledge gap between leaders and frontline workers is essential for addressing company problems effectively. I outline four critical tools [...]

The Iceberg of Ignorance is a real thing. It explains why leadership often remains unaware of a company's real problems. In this episode I illustrate the importance of understanding the iceberg with a story about a well-meaning CEO who, despite his enthusiasm and open-door policy, was oblivious to the significant issues his employees faced. Understand [...]

The "Right to Disconnect" is a law that is already enacted in six countries. Spoiler Alert: the United States is not one of them. And I wouldn't hold your breath that the US government will even consider this law. The law is all about promoting work-life balance. It legally allows employees to disengage from work-related [...]

In this episode, we delve into the huge issue of gender bias when it comes to female leadership. And it all starts and ends with your perception of Taylor Swift. How you think about Taylor Swift is how you think about all successful women. I have proof. And it includes: - The contrast in how [...]

85% of leaders fail at accountability. However, the the real issue isn’t accountability itself but rather the symptoms of deeper problems. You’ll have to listen to the episode to find out what it is. In the end, there are four essential elements required to create a culture of accountability - the last of which is [...]

In this episode, I delve into the crucial concept of stability in life and at work, especially in the wake of a global pandemic. Let me tell you about the “Stability Life Test.” It’s a simple exercise that illustrates the profound connection between physical balance and longevity. It is not only fascinating for the results, [...]