Category Archives: LinkedIn Nuggets

Do you talk to think — or think to talk? This one question changed how I understand team dynamics. A leader recently told me they were trying to “fix” their team’s communication:“The quiet ones need to speak up. The vocal ones need to tone it down.” This leader…–>They weren’t solving a communication problem.–>They were overlookingContinue reading “Understanding your team’s thinking style”

Stop saying these phrases in your appraisals. Instead, here’s what to say ⬇️ Appraisal conversations are meant to motivate. But the wrong phrasing can turn feedback into frustration. Here’s how to turn common damaging phrases into growth-focused dialogue: ❌ “You need to work harder.” Instead say:“Here’s how you can be more effective in your role.”Continue reading “How to Fix Appraisal Conversations”

We all have moments where we compare ourselves to others. We think:↳ “I’m not as good as them.”↳ “They’re so much further along.”↳ “Why don’t I have what they have?” But here’s the truth: Comparison steals your joy, energy, and potential. The good news is that you can break free from constant comparison. Here areContinue reading “6 Ways to Stop Comparing Yourself to Others”

The best employees don’t just want bigger paychecks.They want to belong somewhere that values their whole self. Your culture is the one thing competitors can’t copy. The secret to keeping your best people isn’t in your budget, it’s in how you make them feel every day. Here are 5 proven retention strategies that keep yourContinue reading “Employee Retention Cheatsheet”

Spot the warning signs early: Burnout has a way of sneaking up on people. Especially those who don’t realize that more than half of employees report experiencing it at work. Use this sheet to:↳Identify the signs of burnout before it’s too late↳And take deliberate and proven steps to prevent it 11 Burnout Signs: 1. ExhaustionEx:Continue reading “Burnout”

Advice hits the ears; Practice hits the hippocampus. Only active recall forges the synapses we call “long-term change.” Telling a team what to do feels efficient,until everyone forgets by Monday. If you want ideas to stick, people must use them, not just hear them. Here’s the neural rule: Active Recall = Stronger Synapses.Passive listening? TheContinue reading “Get Involved To Grow”

We often speak about “skills” or “competencies” as if they’re interchangeable. But they’re not, and treating them as such leads to vague goals and shallow development plans. This simple model breaks it down: ↳ Knowledge is what someone knows.↳ Skills are what someone can do.↳ Abilities are what someone is naturally equipped to do.↳ CompetenciesContinue reading “Building Blocks of Leadership”

Mastering Your Ego Is the First Step to Mastering Life 7 Essential Reminders for Real, Rooted Growth True success isn’t just about what you achieve.It’s about who you become on the way there. The journey.The lessons.The character you build.That’s what truly lasts. If you want peace in your relationships, clarity in your purpose, and momentumContinue reading “You Don’t Need to Win You Need to Grow”

These 10 habits are quietly crushing our teams: They can handle hard work.They can’t handle: 🚩 Unnecessary work🚩 Meaningless work🚩 Inefficient work The truth is, we mean well.But, these virtues put our teams in a vice. Do any of these sound familiar? 1/ Always Available Trap↳ Your 11 PM replies create midnight anxiety↳ When youContinue reading “10 habits that quietly crush our teams”

Most leaders focus on the what and the how.What needs to be done. How to get there.But the best leaders focus on the who first. Who are the people on their team?What do they need to succeed?How do they feel and what drives them? That’s where real leadership lives. The most impactful leaders I knowContinue reading “Focus on the WHO”