Category Archives: LinkedIn Nuggets

70% of change initiatives fail. (And it’s rarely because the idea was bad.) Here’s what actually kills transformation: You picked the wrong change model for the job. It’s like performing surgery with a hammer.Sure, you’re using a tool. But it’s the wrong one. I’ve watched brilliant CEOs tank their companies this way: Using individual coachingContinue reading “Change Management”

They’re not difficult people. You’re just speaking different languages: As a leader or innovator, your breakthrough ideas mean nothing if you can’t translate them for the people who matter. Your CFO needs ROI and risk assessment.Your creative team needs vision and energy.Your operations lead needs stability and process.Your engineering manager needs specifications and logic. SameContinue reading “D.I.S.C.”

Assumptions seem small— But they cause big problems: Most damage doesn’t come from lies. It comes from things we never checked. You can’t fix what you never saw. Assumptions hide what matters most. Assumptions can cause: ❌ Lost trust fast❌ Missed insight❌ The wrong hire❌ Wasted meetings❌ Delayed progress❌ Unclear next steps❌ Bad product choices❌Continue reading “The Trap of Assumptions”

You don’t hate your job.You hate feeling alone in it. 👉 Doing your best, but no one notices.👉 Sharing ideas, but no one listens.👉 Showing up every day… but still feeling like you don’t belong. That’s not a workload problem.That’s a culture problem. “Work becomes meaningful when culture turns colleagues into collaborators— and collaborators intoContinue reading “Culture”

Cold calls make everyone cringe.They’re awkward to make.And no one enjoys receiving them. But if you’re trying to grow your practice,the alternative can feel unclear. So you stay stuck. You want to build relationships… But you don’t want to be: ❌ Pushy.❌ Salesy.❌ Transactional. Here’s the good news: You don’t need cold outreach to growyourContinue reading “Cold Outreach”

Let’s get real for a moment. Being a leader is tough. Especially when you’re running a large team. Here are 8 hard realities leaders faceand how to stay on top of them: 1. Wearing too many hats:↳ Delegate tasks.↳ Build a strong team. 2. Imposter syndrome:↳ Set realistic goals.↳ Celebrate your wins. 3. Constant pressureContinue reading “8 Hard Realities Leaders Face”

Most people forget facts.But they’re 22x more likely to remember a story. In high-stakes moments like pitching to investors,or winning over clients… Storytelling is everything. After years in rooms where dreams meet decisions,I’ve learned the perfect pitch isn’t about impressingthe whole room. It’s about making one person lean in and think,“I need to be partContinue reading “The Perfect Pitch”

Leadership is never a straight line. It’s a constant balancing act between competing forces. These 10 leadership tensions might be the most valuable framework you’ll see this year: 1. Speaking Up vs. Listening↳ Know when to voice your opinion and when to create space for others.↳ Teams thrive when everyone feels heard, not just theContinue reading “Leadership Tensions”

Most people believe they’re great thinkers. (But studies show only 1 in 10 actually are.) Critical thinking isn’t about being smart. It’s about using a smarter process. So what is critical thinking? It’s how you: ➟ Examine information from all angles➟ Question what you read and hear➟ Find the truth (not just any answer) WhyContinue reading “The Cycle of Critical Thinking”

Not all top performers make great managers. 12 signs you’re actually ready to lead: People who are strong individual contributors often get promoted quickly into management. The problem:Being good at your job doesn’t mean you’ll be good at managing. On the flip side: Too many people hold themselves back,Or get held back, Thinking they aren’tContinue reading “12 signs you’re actually ready to lead”