LATESTS insights

Check out my articles across various leadership areas.

• Communication
• Connection
• Development
• Mindset

• How a Few Seconds Can Create the Leader You Want to BeMay 3, 2026
  Leadership shows up in the smallest moments. The few seconds between something activating in you and how you respond often shape relationships, reputations, and results far more than any strategy session ever will. This article explores what becomes possible when leaders develop the practice of noticing what is happening inside them, pausing to check in… Read more: How a Few Seconds Can Create the Leader You Want to Be
• 5 Behaviors That Sabotage Your Leadership ConversationsMarch 4, 2026
  Difficult conversations are part of leadership. How you show up in those moments shapes whether the conversation moves things forward or makes them worse. There are five behaviors that, when present, heighten emotions and make it nearly impossible for those involved to bring their best selves to the conversation. When you can recognize the signs, whether in yourself or in others, you can respond in ways that increase the chances for your conversation to be meaningful. Better yet, when you get clear on how you want to show up beforehand, SCABS does not show up in the first place.
• The Desire to Evolve Your Leadership Isn’t Enough (And What You Actually Need)February 5, 2026
  When you recognize the need to evolve your leadership practice, whether that recognition comes from newfound awareness, feedback from others, or an internal drive for growth, success hinges on more than just knowing what to change. True, lasting change requires the alignment of three essential elements that work together to create sustainable shifts in how you lead. Understanding how these elements interact can mean the difference between surface-level adjustments that quickly fade and deep practice shifts that fundamentally reshape your leadership effectiveness.