Feedback is one of the most important tools we have for developing as leaders, strengthening relationships, and building high-performing teams. Yet, in many organizations, it remains one of the most uncomfortable and misunderstood aspects of leadership. Why is it that feedback can be so difficult to give and receive, even in organizations that emphasize its … Continue reading Fueled by Feedback: Building Trust and a Culture of Candor with Melissa Eisler
Change is one of the few things we can always count on — yet as leaders, we often spend a great deal of energy trying to manage it, predict it or protect ourselves and our teams from it. But what if we approached change differently? What if change wasn't something to fear or simply react … Continue reading Embracing Change as Your Leadership Superpower with Ashwini Balasubramanian
What if the biggest challenges on your team aren't actually about performance—but about how people work together? We spend an enormous amount of time at work collaborating with other people. We meet, communicate, make decisions, solve problems, hand work from one team to another, and try to move toward shared goals. But how often do … Continue reading The Hidden Cost of How We Work Together with Mamie Kanfer Stewart
As leaders, parents, partners, and professionals, many of us are conditioned to put everyone else's needs ahead of our own. We tell ourselves we'll prioritize our health, well-being, and self-care once the project is finished, the kids are older, or work slows down. But what if making yourself a priority isn't selfish? What if it's … Continue reading Why Making Yourself a Priority Makes You a Better Leader
Behind almost every great leader is someone who believed in them, challenged them, and helped them grow. Whether you're leading a team, running a business, or stepping into leadership for the first time, having a mentor can be one of the most valuable investments you'll ever make. A great mentor doesn't just share knowledge—they provide … Continue reading Why Every Leader Needs a Mentor with Helen Patterson
What makes people trust a leader? Many leaders assume trust is built through expertise, intelligence, or having all the answers. While those qualities can certainly contribute to leadership success, they're not what create the kind of trust that drives engagement, accountability, and high performance. In this episode of Inspirational Leadership, I explore why the most … Continue reading The Most Trusted Leaders Aren’t the Smartest — They’re the Safest
In this powerful episode of Inspirational Leadership, I sit down with speaker, coach, and mindfulness expert Jay Abassi for a deeply honest conversation about resilience, emotional intelligence, burnout, and what it truly means to lead with humanity. We explore how leaders can stay grounded through constant change, regulate stress in high-pressure environments, and build the … Continue reading Resilient Leadership: Staying Grounded Through Change with Jay Abassi
Scaling a business is exciting—but it can also come at a cost. As organizations grow, many leaders find themselves asking: How do we maintain a strong, human-centered culture while navigating change, pressure, and performance expectations? In a recent episode of the Inspirational Leadership podcast, I sat down with People & Culture executive Amanda Small to … Continue reading Scaling Culture Without Losing Humanity with Amanda Small
What if the people experiencing the most friction at work are actually showing us what needs to change? In this episode of Inspirational Leadership, I had a powerful and thought-provoking conversation with Dr. Ludmila Praslova—organizational psychologist, Thinkers50 Radar honoree, and author of The Canary Code. We explored how neurodiversity in the workplace is not just … Continue reading Rethinking Leadership & Neuroinclusion with Dr. Ludmila Praslova
In this episode of Inspirational Leadership, I’m joined by leadership coach, facilitator, and author Sage Hobbs for a thoughtful conversation about the role communication plays in building trust, connection, and healthy team cultures. While communication is often treated as a technical skill in leadership, Sage reminds us that at its heart, communication is relational. It’s … Continue reading Leadership & Connection: Courageous Communication with Sage Hobbs