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An Essential Checklist for Managing Up

Navigating your relationship with a manager isn’t just a soft skill—it’s a strategic advantage. Managing Up: How to Get What You Need from the People in Charge by Melody Wilding offers a roadmap for working more effectively with people in positions of power, especially when your manager’s style, priorities, or behaviors create friction. This checklist

How to Lead Like Dr. Robby: Traits of a Non-Anxious Leader in a High-Pressure World

Listen as a Podcast If you’ve watched The Pitt, you already know: Dr. Robby (played by Noah Wyle) is the heartbeat of the Pitt. In a space defined by chaos, trauma, and split-second decisions, his presence is calm, clear, and profoundly human. He leads a team through the most intense situations imaginable without losing his

Rebuild Trust After Conflict: A Practical Framework for Managers

Listen as a Podcast Conflicts happen. Even in high-performing teams, misunderstandings, offenses, or broken trust can interrupt collaboration. As a manager, how you respond in these moments can either divide your team further—or lay the foundation for a stronger, more resilient culture. Here’s a 5-step method to help team members move forward together after harm

An Essential Checklist for Leading Change

Listen as a podcast (AI Generated; may contain errors) Transitions aren’t just about external change—they’re about the internal psychological process people go through when adapting to that change. Inspired by Managing Transitions by William Bridges, this checklist helps leaders support individuals and teams through each of the three phases of transition: Ending, Neutral Zone, and

The Self-Mastery of Leadership: Leveraging Doubt with Empathy and Strength

Image of ripples cascading outward after a central disturbance to water, symbolizing ongoing impacts in multiple directions after a single event. Superimposed text reads: The Self-Mastery of Leadership: Harnessing Doubt with Empathy and Strength

🌟 Leadership is as much about self-mastery as it is about guiding others. 🌟 When was the last time you felt self-doubt as a leader? If your answer is “recently,” you’re in good company. A 2020 KPMG study revealed that 75% of executive women have experienced imposter syndrome at certain points in their careers✅.  I

An Essential Checklist for Making Your Own Transitions

Change is inevitable, but successfully navigating the emotional and psychological process of transition is what leads to true transformation. Inspired by Transitions: Making Sense of Life’s Changes by William Bridges, this checklist is designed to guide you through the three phases of transition: Ending, The Neutral Zone, and New Beginning. Use it to support yourself

An Essential Checklist for Working With Feelings and Needs

Are you seeking a way to express yourself authentically while also, somehow, building deeper connections AND resolving conflicts peacefully? Believe it or not, it’s possible! Nonviolent Communication by Marshall Rosenberg is a must-read. The book offers a transformative approach to expressing your needs and listening with empathy, helping you move beyond blame and judgment toward

Mental Decluttering: A Brain Dump Exercise That Works

Feeling overwhelmed is a universal experience, but finding practical ways to regain clarity and control isn’t always easy. One of my favorite tools for breaking through mental clutter is the “brain dump” exercise—with a powerful twist. This method not only helps you unload your thoughts but also guides you to focus on what truly matters.

An Essential Checklist for Difficult Conversations

Listen as a podcast Inspired by the book Difficult Conversations: How to Discuss What Matters Most by Douglas Stone, Bruce Patton, and Sheila Heen. We’ve all been in conversations that feel overwhelming, emotional, or downright impossible to navigate. Whether it’s addressing a misunderstanding, offering critical feedback, or discussing sensitive personal matters, these moments can feel