Are you “Ready to Promote”?

Are you “Ready to Promote”?

Every company has nomenclature for this. You’ve done a great job in your current role. You have built a strong, thriving team and your business is delivering all key metrics. But maybe management still hasn’t expanded your scope. Why not? Are you...
Let’s turn water into gold.

Let’s turn water into gold.

It still exists. I see it every day, even now in mid-2022. If you follow me, you may have noticed I try not to overemphasize any singular topic like gender or ethnicity, though each is very important. But on today’s topic, I’m disappointed and believe we need to...
Make good micro choices

Make good micro choices

I’d like to think that I make good choices in the big moments. I choose to have the hard conversation, and our family chooses to open our Spare Room to those in need. But do I make good micro choices? These are the micro moments that feel inconsequential… at least to...
Are you a consistent leader?

Are you a consistent leader?

We think and write so much about leadership… well, I know I do! On this blog, I’ve shared thoughts about leadership types, creating a human-first culture, purpose-driven leadership, and the importance of vision+action. Today, I’m thinking about the...
Take your kids to work this week!

Take your kids to work this week!

Sure, the official Take Your Kids To Work day was in April, but I don’t think this should be a once-a-year kind of thing. In fact, when Laini was younger, she came to the office every other month or so. Now, it’s more like two to three times a year. But...