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An Essential Checklist for Effective Crucial Conversations

Have you ever found yourself struggling to apply the lessons from Crucial Conversations to real-life situations? High-stakes discussions can be daunting, and bridging the gap between theory and practice isn’t always easy. To help you navigate these challenging moments, I’ve developed a practical, three-part checklist inspired by Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking When Stakes Are

How to Use AI to Future-Proof Your Career Development

depicts a futuristic representation of artificial intelligence and human cognition. It shows a human head with a brain visualized as a complex network of circuits or neural pathways, symbolizing the integration of AI and human thought. To the left, the circuits branch out, connected to nodes glowing with purple lights, symbolizing the flow of information. To the right, streams of data seem to be converging into the brain. The background is a starry, cosmic space, suggesting a vast, interconnected universe of knowledge and technology.

In a world where change is the only constant, professionals across industries must stay ahead of evolving trends to remain relevant and competitive. Used well, Artificial Intelligence (AI) can be your secret weapon for navigating these changes! In this article I’ll show you how you can use Large Language Models (LLMs) like ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity,

An Essential Checklist for Playing Bigger

Listen as a podcast Are you ready to move past self-doubt and step into your fullest potential? Inspired by Playing Big by Tara Mohr, this checklist is designed to help you identify and overcome the internal and external barriers that hold you back. Whether you’re making a bold career move, launching a project, or simply

Leaders Can Manage Stress by Orienting to Purpose

The image shows five colored blocks arranged in an upward diagonal line on a black background. Each block has an arrow pointing upwards. The colors of the blocks, from left to right, are black, red, orange, yellow, and green. The arrows and the progression of colors suggest a visual representation of growth or progress.

Summary: Corporate stress doesn’t have to run the show. This article explores how purpose-driven leadership helps you manage stress, reduce criticism, and lead with more clarity and compassion—without needing a new to-do list. Listen as a podcast Have you ever felt that crushing weight of stress, the kind that sneaks up on you and suddenly

Beyond “Be Nice”: The 5 C’s of Communication for Empathetic Accountability.

A manager I was coaching felt she was failing at accountability. “I ask for deadlines,” she told me, “but the work is still late, and I just end up feeling like I’m pestering my team.” As we talked, she had a breakthrough: “I set the what and the when,” she said, “but I just realized

Untangling Perfectionism from Striving for Excellence

Two women are standing together in a professional office setting. One woman, dressed in a red suit, looks distressed, holding a hand to her head and clutching a tablet. The other woman, wearing a dark green suit, looks calm and focused as she examines the tablet, appearing to offer guidance or support.

A client told me she knows “perfectionism is bad,” but she likes it because it makes her work better. Do you agree? Let’s explore the difference between perfectionism and excellence and how one small shift in perspective can open the door to greater success and satisfaction. Understanding Perfectionism vs. Embracing Excellence Perfectionism thrives on fear.