professional development
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When Helping Becomes Expensive
Most teams champion helpfulness. We encourage people to ask questions, foster collaboration, and make sure no one struggles in silence. These values are essential for a healthy work environment. But a subtle yet important reality often goes unexamined: helping has… Continue reading
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Small Talk Isn’t Small. It’s a Skill We’re Getting Wrong
As an introvert, small talk does not come easily to me. For years, I viewed it as a necessary evil, a barrier I had to hurdle before getting to the “real” conversation. But over time, I’ve realized that the problem… Continue reading
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Handling Complaints Without Fueling Drama
I’m sure you’ve been there. An employee shows up at your door, or, perhaps more likely, in your Slack message, with a familiar story. They start venting about another person or department, a surefire way to make things worse for… Continue reading
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Losing well: How honest reflection turns defeat into a growth
“I have not failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work.” – attributed to Thomas Edison Let’s be honest: Failure stings and stinks. No matter your role, you’ve probably felt the gut punch of watching a project misfire, losing… Continue reading
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Why Leah Williamson Is the Leader Every Team Deserves
I’ve been a massive soccer fan all my life, and have always wanted to do a leadership spotlight in the world of soccer. Leah Williamson was an easy choice, as there are many lessons to be learned from her leadership… Continue reading
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