Learn how to use AI to elevate what humans do best: creativity, empathy, and judgment. Read more in this article.
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Leaders need to care deeply for their people, but hold appropriate boundaries in the midst of caring for them. Read my new article to learn more.
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Employee disengagement is at all- time highs right now. Many people are going through the motions but not truly leaning into their work. Check out my new article about the lack of employee engagement and what to do about it.
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Employers need to continue to champion pay equity, pay transparency, and other important compensation issues. Read my article to find out the top six employee pay issues in 2026.
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Learn to be courageous by reading Dr. Ranjay Gulati’s book “How to be Bold: The Surprising Science of Everyday Courage,” and see my review of Dr. Gulati’s book here.
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Change and uncertainty will continue to multiply around us. Be the type of leader who thrives instead of folds in the face of it all. Read my article to discover ways to move forward confidently in spite of the upheaval around us.
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Leader overwhelm and exhaustion are all too common today. Please read my latest article to discover ways to experience peace despite the upheaval around us.
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Check out my new article for guidance on aligning your calendar with your priorities and values.
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Discover how to be a bridge-building leader who values diverse perspectives. Learn 5 practical strategies to overcome discord and create more inclusive organizational cultures.
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Witnessing true agency in Tanzania: How sustainable farming with Plant With Purpose transforms lives by empowering rural farmers to support themselves with dignity, purpose, and pride—not handouts.
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Discover 5 key insights about introverts and why they're valuable in the workplace. Learn how to create inclusive spaces where both personality types thrive.
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Learn why Intel's Andy Grove said 'only the paranoid survive' and how strategic anxiety can make leaders more prepared, resilient, and successful in uncertain times.
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Why do great employees leave? These 4 leadership mistakes drive away top talent: conflict avoidance, unclear expectations, no accountability, and protecting poor performers.
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Join us on a transformative bucket-list journey through Africa - from Tanzania's rural communities and Serengeti safaris to Victoria Falls and Botswana river cruises. Discover why Africa changes you forever. Includes stunning photos from our unforgettable adventure across Tanzania, Kenya, Zambia, and Botswana.
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Discover how Karthik Ramanna's 'The Age of Outrage' offers leaders practical frameworks for navigating polarized societies with integrity, civility, and moral clarity.
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About 10% of American workers currently belong to a union or are represented by one in their workplace. At the same time about 60% of American workers are interested in having a union enter their workplace. That is an important data point and one that should not be ignored by leaders in most organization settings.
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As a leader I’m sure you’ve heard many, many times the importance of culture. Since you’ve heard about culture before, why am I writing about it again? Because in most organizations culture is still not intentional. It is not given the attention it deserves.
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Discover 8 proven strategies to build trust in leadership and create thriving workplace cultures. Learn essential skills like active listening, clear communication, and empathy that transform team dynamics and reduce turnover.
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I was a “fly on the wall” in a client’s executive team meeting recently. It’s always very interesting and informative (and entertaining!) to observe team dynamics in such a setting. The dynamics transpiring during a meeting play out in other interactions and other settings as well, and they speak volumes about how the team works together and the overall effectiveness (or lack thereof) of the team.
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Discover how to truly pay for performance with meaningful merit increases. Learn why a 1% difference between top and average performers sends the wrong message, and explore a practical 5-tier structure that rewards excellence while managing budget constraints. Based on 30+ years of experience across hundreds of organizations.
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