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When a High Performer Hits a Ceiling— How to Unlock the Next Level of Leadership
Your strongest performer isn’t failing — but their leadership has stopped scaling. Learn how to spot it early, coach with empathy, and unlock their next level.
Before You Hire a Coach for a Senior Leader, Ask These 5 Questions
Hiring a coach for a senior leader is a high-stakes decision. These 5 questions help sponsors choose coaching that leads to traction—not just talk.
When Big-Company Talent Stalls in Small-Company Reality
Big-company leaders can struggle in lean, fast-moving biotech environments—not because they lack skill, but because they bring the wrong habits. Here's how to help them recalibrate and succeed.
The Real Leadership Test Happens After the Layoffs
After a layoff, what leaders say—or don’t say—matters. This post breaks down how to handle the moment after the announcement, when teams are watching closely.
How to Navigate Office Politics Without Selling Your Soul
Most leaders try to avoid office politics. The best ones learn to work within them—without selling out or staying stuck. This post shares a practical AI-powered prompt to help you reflect and respond strategically.
Want Feedback to Stick? Don’t Say It to Their Face
Some of the most powerful leadership moments don’t happen in 1:1s—they happen in the conversations your team wasn’t meant to hear. Learn how indirect reinforcement and everyday sponsorship can quietly accelerate development and reshape belief.
How to Let Someone Go with Clarity, Respect, and Confidence
Letting someone go is never easy—but it’s a critical responsibility of leadership. In this post, I share a proven 3-step framework to help you navigate these conversations with clarity, respect, and composure—so you can lead with confidence and protect team trust.
Holiday Gifting at Work: Simple, Thoughtful, and Inclusive Ideas
Holiday gifting at work can be tricky—what’s thoughtful, inclusive, and appropriate? This guide shares tips on employee gift ideas, coworker gifts, and how to express gratitude without stress or awkwardness.
The Secret to Leading with Impact? Stop Spinning Plates
Discover the secret to impactful leadership. Stop spinning plates and focus on what matters most with actionable strategies to lead with clarity.
How Executives Use the Decision Matrix to Influence Decisions
Discover the secret weapon for business decision-making that helps you avoid costly mistakes and influence others with clarity and confidence. Intrigued? Learn how the Decision Matrix, and my free Decision Matrix calculator, can transform your decision process.
Making Connections: 3 Best Practices and a Super Simple Template
Amid ongoing layoffs, creating meaningful connections has never been more critical. Here are three best practices, the template I use to make connections, and an illustrative example to make it super simple to get started.