Category Archives: LinkedIn Nuggets

Extraordinary leadership requires learning skills you don’t learn in school. The higher you go, the more you need to master what often looks like 𝘦𝘭𝘶𝘴𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘮𝘢𝘨𝘪𝘤 —but is learnable if you have the right guide. Here are 3 books that demystified some of the most important leadership skills for me: 𝟭. 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 — 𝙂𝙚𝙩Continue reading “3 Outstanding Leadership Books”

I used to avoid difficult conversations. (You know the ones.) ➟ The team member who keeps missing deadlines ➟ The boss whose expectations are unclear ➟ The feedback that needs to be said (but feels too hard) I thought silence kept the peace. But I learned the hard way: Silence often does more damage thanContinue reading “Difficult Conversations”

Words shape outcomes. The difference between good and great leadersoften comes down to how they communicate. How they choose their words.How conscious they are of those words’ impact. Here’s your playbook for talking like a top performerin 12 critical moments: 🎯 When Priorities Change ↳ Instead of “We’re changing direction”↳ Say “We’re making a shiftContinue reading “Talk Like A Top Performer”

The most important choice in life is whether to  focus on what we can control or what we can’t. I know how easy it is to get caught up in what’s beyond our control—I’ve been there myself. We often stress over things we can’t control because: ↳ We worry too much about what others think.Continue reading “What’s In Your Control”

Adapting leadership in real-time: why mastering multiple styles is critical. 📘 There are six basic leadership styles, according to Daniel Goleman. ➡️ The coercive style This approach can be convenient in a turnaround situation, but in most cases, it inhibits the organization’s flexibility and employees’ motivation. ➡️ The pacesetting style. A leader who sets highContinue reading “Leadership Styles Toolbox”

We’ve been taught to be nice  But high emotional intelligence asks something deeper Nice is agreeable, accommodating, easy to work with It keeps the peace. Kindness is emotional intelligence in action:  Grounded, boundaried, and deeply intentional. Niceness is people pleasing Kindness transforms companies, careers, and lives Here’s how kind people truly set themselves apart: LikeabilityContinue reading “Nice People vs Kind People”

Paychecks come once a month⁣⁣But the their culture is everyday⁣⁣Finding a place that values you is just as important as salary⁣⁣Here’s 8 signs your company won’t put you first⁣⁣1. Values disconnect⁣↳ Leaders talk about company principles but consistently act against them.⁣↳ What’s celebrated in public meetings isn’t rewarded in practice.⁣⁣2. Feedback vacuum⁣↳ Employee input disappearsContinue reading “Invest Your Time Wisely”

Bad emails don’t just waste time— They waste trust. Here’s why: Weak emails aren’t harmless. They confuse, frustrate, and stall. And the damage adds up: 🔺 Frustrated teams 🔺 Delayed decisions 🔻 Poor follow-through 🔻 Confused ownership 🔺 Damaged relationships 🔺 Wasted time rereading threads 🔻 Tasks slipping through the cracks 🔻 Work getting done—butContinue reading “Bye Bye Bad Emails”

13 science-backed actions to build your confidence: 1. Start the day with a quick win↳You build confidence by proving you can create momentum early↳Ex: Send the message you’ve been putting off 2. Wear something that energizes you↳Grow confidence by dressing like someone who respects themselves↳Ex: Choose your favorite jacket, even if it’s casual 3. AcceptContinue reading “Build Confidence”

Stop justifying your boundaries.  These 12 phrases command instant respect 👇🏼 I used to say yes to everything: – Last minute requests at 5pm – Weekend emails “that couldn’t wait”  – “Quick” calls that stole my focus time All because I didn’t know how to say no. Everything changed when I switched to these 12Continue reading “Unshakeable Boundaries”