People-Forward Perspectives

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...

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

Uncertainty is everywhere, and workplaces today, whether impacted directly or indirectly, are feeling anxiou...

It's September. While students may be returning to school with excitement and renewed energy, September is a time when teams return from summer with fading energy and diffused focus. Many leaders defa...

Even the most talented leaders can fall prey to blind spots that quietly erode team performance. Drawing from three decades of experience in the employment space and my People-Forward Leadership™ fram...

When we hear the word “conflict,” many people immediately think of negativity, tension, and personal attacks. However, if managed well, conflict can be a powerful driver of innovation and workplace pe...

**Don't miss the TV segment on this subject at the end of the article.**

The continual rise of remote and hybrid work has shattered geographical boundaries and will continue to redefine the modern wo...

With the elections just around the corner, I wanted to take a moment to acknowledge the stress and anxiety that many leaders may be experiencing.

We've been doing a lot of coaching on managing the st...