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  • Talk to Me, Goose

    why every organization needs both maverick and iceman

    This past week was the 40th anniversary release of Top Gun, which was honored by re-releasing in theaters to a double feature opportunity; so, my friend and I bought matinee tickets to … Read the rest

  • Curiosity Keeps the Cat Alive

    on the role of curiosity in healthy leadership

    Some of the worst leadership decisions I’ve ever made came from moving too quickly towards certainty. Alternatively, some of my best decisions have come from a few key questions I thought to … Read the rest

  • It’s Lonely at the Top

    rebalancing the weight of the world

    Most people think accepting a position in leadership will bring them The Life™. There’s a promise of more money, a bigger seat at the table, validation that you deserve to be in charge, and … Read the rest

  • Who, Me?

    when to go ahead and call HR

    There are always going to be times when you feel like all of the pressure is on you. Sometimes it is, but when it comes to making big decisions for your team, you … Read the rest

  • Just Do It

    Why good leadership advice fails smart people

    Let’s dig into the genius of Nike, shall we? Originally Blue Ribbon Sports, founded in 1964, Nike began as a distributor for a Japanese shoe company before coming out with their own line … Read the rest

  • Managing High Performers

    What to do when it feels impossible

    The better someone is at their job, the harder they are to manage. High performers are people who deliver the results that are important to the business. When you’re the person responsible for … Read the rest

  • The Loyalty Bus

    What Keeps People on Board

    Content Warning: While not graphic, this article makes references to abuse.

    Your phone is ringing and you see it’s an old friend. Someone you haven’t chatted with in a while, but who you’d once been … Read the rest

  • When Moving Up Brings You Down

    Why everyone’s not a manager (and that’s okay)

    “How do you feel about your performance this past month?” A great way to start a check-in or one-on-one conversation. You’re inviting engagement, hearing what your employee thinks about what they’re delivering… … Read the rest

  • Realistic Goal Setting

    Why Ambition Without Realism Is Just Pressure With A Deadline

    Have you ever thought about what it takes to put a man on the moon? I mean what it REALLY takes. I bet if we were to sit in a … Read the rest

  • The “Boundaries” Blueprint

    A How-To Without Burning Bridges

    The principle of boundary-setting has become a homing beacon to the millennial generation hoping to improve their relational surroundings and emotional health. People-pleasing is an issue that many people openly struggle with, and regardless of … Read the rest