January has a way of slowing us down just enough to notice what’s changed. New calendars open, routines reset, and leaders find themselves reflecting not just on goals, but on people. There’s a question many leaders are sitting with right now, whether they name it or not: How do we lead people well in a […]

What Makes a Great People Manager? We’ve all worked for them—or if we’re lucky, with them. The manager who sees you, challenges you, supports you, and helps you stretch into something better than you thought you could be. The kind of leader who doesn’t just check in—they connect. And that’s where the conversation about great

In today’s rapidly evolving workplace, emotional intelligence (EQ) has emerged as a critical skill set for navigating complex interpersonal dynamics and fostering a culture of empathy and understanding. Wiley’s Agile EQ on Catalyst offers an innovative approach to developing emotional agility, empowering individuals to respond to various social and emotional situations with flexibility and awareness.

That’s just the way it is…what you focus on becomes reality and becomes you.  After creating a word of the year for the last 15 years, I’ve come to realize that it’s this anchor that keeps me centered when my world is frantic.  It’s my reminder of who I want to be and who I

Your children listen to everything you talk about. And they understand a lot of the conversation, whether you believe it or not. Your children know how you feel about work, your past, coworkers and your boss. If it’s discussed at the dinner table, they hear and they know. Does it affect how they see things?

Today marks 20 years since my life became vastly different than my younger self ever imagined.  I always craved bigger, bolder, and different: just how different, I wasn’t sure, but I knew I was destined to be with people and stand in a place of influence.  While this is my personal story of how I

We pay attention to themes and patterns from client to client.  We have worked with more than 40 companies and 2,000 people in our workshops or coaching engagements this past year and there is a resounding theme that has emerged – we are all craving more clarity and certainty.  This is definitely not a surprise,

Never underestimate the power of intention.  My words of the year for 2022 were Discipline & Freedom.  A bit opposing and yet extremely useful in where I knew I needed to grow. I knew if I really wanted to stay honest with myself, I would need to rein in how I work, live and create