In April, I attended one of the best concerts I’ve ever been to. The artistry of the performance got me thinking deeply about mastery, and where it fits within my life.

How good are you at listening?

Most people think they are a better listener than they actually are. Even if you’re a great listener, you probably still find yourself in moments every day where you are listening far less than you intended.

Four common reasons development plans fail to launch . . . and what leaders can do to make them work.

Leadership lessons don’t always show up in the boardroom.
Sometimes they arrive at the dinner table, with strong opinions and zero filters. Read more to learn how I like to manage negative feedback.

Start the year off with new leadership habits that support your goals. If you’ve struggled in past years with creating new habits, don’t worry. You’re not too busy, too fixed in your routines, or too lazy! Habit formation is a skillset that every leader can learn, starting with one small, easy action repeated consistently.

“I hate dump trucks,” I declared as I maneuvered out of range of one that had been driving alarmingly close to my car. “I knoooooww mom,” my son replied next to me, emphasizing the response with an eye roll. Clearly, he’d heard the dump truck story before. And obviously, I was going to tell it to him again anyway. 😊