People-Forward Perspectives

Leadership insights, practical strategies, and fresh thinking on the future of work for leaders who want to stay ahead.

The 5 Behaviors That Turn a Group of Talented People Into a Truly Cohesive Team leadership people-forward leadership team building Apr 01, 2026

I've spent years working alongside leaders across transit, healthcare, nonprofits, and beyond, and one truth surfaces in almost every engagement: organizations don't struggle because they lack talente...

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What a Webby Honoree Recognition Taught Me About the Power of People-Forward Leadership™ leadership people-forward leadership Mar 31, 2026

I didn't set out to win an award.

When I developed Delegation Strategies for People Leaders, a course now available on LinkedIn Learning in partnership with Madecraft, my singular focus was solving a...

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Triggered at Work: What Emotionally Intelligent Leaders Do Differently career advice executive coaching leadership Mar 24, 2026

Watch my AM Northwest segment on this topic at the end of the article for a quick summary.

If you've ever walked out of a meeting with your heart racing, reread an email five times because the tone f...

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Beyond DISC and Hogan: How the Five Elements Reveal What Leadership Assessments Miss leadership people-forward leadership Mar 10, 2026

Organizations invest billions every year in leadership assessments.

DISC. Hogan. EQi. Myers-Briggs. StrengthsFinder. The list is long, the intentions are good, and the results rarely tell the whole s...

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AI Isn't Coming for Your Job, But Someone Who Knows How to Use AI Might ai career advice leadership Feb 11, 2026

Watch my AM Northwest segment on this topic at the end of the article for a quick summary.

AI isn’t coming for your job. But someone who knows how to work with AI might.

And no, that’s

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AI Leadership: How to Lead With AI Without Losing the Human Touch ai leadership people-forward leadership Jan 27, 2026

I don't know about you, but doesn't it seem like things are shifting fast in the workplace? Not in a "someday" kind of way, but right now and almost every day.

While AI and its applications aren't ne...

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Predictive Hiring: 5 Steps to Prevent Costly Mis-Hires and Improve Retention interview prep leadership Jan 13, 2026

Watch my AM Northwest segment on this topic at the end of the article for a quick summary.

Most hiring mistakes don't show up in the interview. They show up 60–90 days later after trust breaks down, ...

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How to Work the Holiday Work Party (Without Regrets) career advice leadership Dec 09, 2025

Watch my AM Northwest segment on this topic at the end of the article for a quick summary.

Building a reputation as a valued, competent professional takes time and effort. It requires consistent perf...

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