Category Archives: LinkedIn Nuggets

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”

The bad news: time flies. The good news: you’re the pilot. 6 proven methods to regain control: 1) Kanban Board 📃↳ Visualize tasks on a board by workflow stage.↳ Limit work in progress to stay focused. 2) Eisenhower Matrix 🔬↳ Sort tasks by urgency and importance.↳ Do, schedule, delegate, or drop tasks accordingly. 3) 80/20Continue reading “Master Time Management”

You’re good at your job, so you become a leader. But can your team lead without you? Here’s how you can tell if you’re falling behind: ➟ You’re the bottleneck➟ You’re scared of delegating➟ You’re constantly correcting your team➟ You can’t rely on anyone other than yourself➟ You’re always putting out fires and burning outContinue reading “Can Your Team Lead Without You?”

1. Get Noticed↳ Hard work is invisible if no one sees it↳ Action: Keep track of your achievements and regularly share them with your manager during one-on-ones 2. Tackle Problems↳ Go beyond your daily tasks and help solve big challenges↳ Action: When a teammate mentions an issue, volunteer to help find a solution 3. LeadContinue reading “12 Secrets Your Manager Won’t Tell You”

I wish someone had warned me… When I first stepped into leadership,I believed all the misguiding myths: I thought I needed to be the smartest in the room. I believed showing vulnerability wouldundermine my authority. I was convinced that being constantly busy meantI was being a “good” leader. I was wrong. Here are 9 leadershipContinue reading “9 Leadership Lies Holding You Back”