Let’s be real: stepping into leadership for the first time can feel like walking a tightrope. You’re grappling with pressure, expectations, and a fair dose of leadership anxiety. The good news? It’s all part of the journey, and with a few self-coaching techniques, you can turn these challenges into stepping stones. Let’s dive into some […]

As a work-from-home mom, time for focused work is precious and scarce. Here’s how I added over 15 hours of quality work time each week with this simple morning routine. Discover the Simple Morning Routine that Changed my Week for Good! It’s simple, I get up earlier! But don’t leave me yet – here’s how […]

In today’s episode of the Joy to Lead® Podcast I’m asking a question prompted by the book Chief Joy Officer by Richard Sheridan. We’ll be reading this book as part of our book club inside the Joy to Lead® Leadership Academy, because it’s just so good! Today I’m exploring the concept of a no-firing policy, […]

In the corporate world, leaders are frequently evaluated by “scale” or “quantitative” victories—high profitability, significant market shares, increased revenues. However, this success yardstick overlooks the critical non-scale victories that build the foundation for lasting success. These victories are often transformative leadership lessons that drive personal and professional growth. Non-scale victories represent the unseen but significant […]

In today’s podcast episode we are going to talk about what vision truly is and how we can install vision within our teams and within ourselves. Let’s find your vision & give it away! As leaders,understanding our vision is essential. When we understand our vision, it becomes a part of us. It’s a part of who […]

Today’s episode is all about team development. I’ll be going over the 4 stages of team development that are essential in getting your team to grow.  Your team is growing through a series of strategic phases. It’s up to you as a leader to analyze how you can help your team grow and be aware […]

In today’s episode I tackle the 5 reasons leaders need community. A community is important within the workplace for employees, but it’s also important for leaders. You need to be able to relate to other leaders and people in the same position of authority or leadership.  It is a vulnerable and lonely place sometimes as […]

As a business owner, it’s our goal every day to lead an effective team. While our team can’t read our minds, we often subconsciously EXPECT them too. Yes, it’s important for our team to strive for excellence, but micromanaging is not the answer. Micromanaging is unsustainable, and building a team around YOU will eventually lead […]