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Get Your Ask Together: Why Asking Well Is a Power Skill at Work and at Home
Valentine’s Day is a time many of us think about connection, care, and partnership. Yet long before flowers or chocolates arrive, many of us struggle with a very different challenge. We struggle to ask for what we need in ways that actually work. Whether it is asking for support with a big project at work or asking for help at home on an endless list of tasks, your ability to get your ask together determines whether you get more done with less stress and more connection. That ability is at the heart of The Human Edge™.
Before we get into how…
25 Questions That Move Conversations Beyond Small Talk
(Because “Fine, thanks” is the Conversation Killer of the Century)
Picture a room of ten people, your team, your family, or a table of conference attendees….
Connect Rather Than Correct: The Leadership Skill AI Can’t Replicate
A senior executive recently shared a story with me. During a strategy session, a director presented a proposal with one glaring flaw. The executive leaned…
5 Leadership Lessons from Basketball Legend Bill Walton’s Life and Career
Growing up with a sports enthusiast father who always had a game on TV or the car radio meant that I was constantly immersed in…
Unlocking Mental Fitness: 5 Habits Every Leader Needs to Thrive
In today’s high-stress business environment, mental health is not just a personal concern but a leadership imperative. May, being Mental Health Awareness Month, offers an…
Communicating Boundaries: Key to Career Freedom?
In today’s dynamic work environments, where the distinction between professional and personal spaces blurs, especially with the ascent of remote work, the art of setting…
Line Leadership: Navigating Patience, Perspective, and Presence in the Workplace
As a leader, what can the often-frustrating experience of waiting in line teach us about patience, perspective, presence, and our own anxiety levels?
In a delightful…
7 Tools to Cultivate Emotional Intelligence
Not long ago, a friend living in a mid-sized city was facing a serious health issue and required immediate surgery. As word got around to…
Mastering Business Discourse: 3 Strategies for Effective Communication in the Professional Arena
Hey fabulous humans! Can you believe we’ve successfully catapulted ourselves into another year? It’s like we’re all starring in our own blockbuster movie, and I…
Stop Spreading the News
“May I ask where you gathered that information? I’d like to learn more.”
It is a simple, straightforward statement that should be on everyone’s lips, and…
3 Strategies You and Your Organization Must Apply from Today’s Biggest Influencers
What are the secrets of social media influencers and why are they so powerful? When their messaging is seen on Tik-Tok or another social media…