Forget “Quiet Quitting”…It’s Quiet Firing We Need to Talk AboutThere’s been endless talk about the recent trend of “quiet quitting”. Endless debate over whether it’s emblematic of the laziness of the…Oct 1, 2022Oct 1, 2022
13 Things I’ve Learned about Trust and LeadershipHere, in no particular order, are thirteen things I’ve learned about trust and how we need to wield, build, and protect it as leaders.Jun 25, 2021Jun 25, 2021
How to Hit the Reset Button When You’ve Lost Your Team’s TrustIn my last post, I talked about the importance of trust, and the underlying vulnerability that enables trust, in high-performing teams. I…May 26, 2021May 26, 2021
For New Leaders: Trust is Everything (Trust me on this.)As a new leader, you’re apt to encounter some of the following scenarios:Mar 25, 2021Mar 25, 2021
How Animal Shelters Perfected the Art of the PivotRecently, a friend of mine posted a meme on Facebook. It was a takeoff on sports tournament brackets, but instead of sports teams, it was…Aug 28, 20201Aug 28, 20201
Advice for Running Remote Teams (Thanks, Coronavirus!)The Coronavirus is creating a lot of first-time remote-team managers right now. And for good reason: It’s time to send your teams home…Mar 18, 2020Mar 18, 2020
Three Risky Things We Need to Talk About (A Lot!) if We Want to Elevate WomenThe other day, I was talking with a girlfriend and I casually mentioned that I’ve been dealing with some anxiety lately. “Oh, man…me, too,”…Jun 3, 20182Jun 3, 20182
Decision by Committee: The Guaranteed Way to Make Zero DecisionsLet’s face it: making big decisions is hard. If you’re in a position to single-handedly make a strategic call that could result in failure…Feb 1, 2018Feb 1, 2018
So Meta: Using Lean Startup Principles to Create Lean OrganizationsA few years ago, I found myself in an exciting and challenging position. I’d just finished reading The Lean Startup by Eric Ries, and I…Sep 18, 20171Sep 18, 20171