Hey, admit it—“Can I give you some feedback?” is the office question we all dread, right? It’s like getting “the talk” from someone you just started dating. Yeah, the anxiety is real. Even when it’s good news, we still kind of brace ourselves for the other shoe to drop. So

Ah, the buzz of ‘Return To Office’ (RTO), echoes in every corner of the corporate world. But let’s be real: the original RTO—Recovery Time Objective—is more apt, given that most of us have proven we can be productive from almost anywhere. So, why the rush to get back to the

Ah, the thrill of scaling—when your business goes from cozy startup to “Hey, we need more hands on deck!” It’s not just about getting bigger; it’s about getting better. Sure, you’ve shared your vision and set your priorities, but guess what? That’s table stakes these days. Your team wants more.

You know what they say about balance, right? It’s not just for yoga poses or budget sheets; it’s crucial in managing a team too. This week on Managing Made Simple, I’m dishing out the secret sauce on two things every manager should aim to do more of—and less of—for instant improvement.

Ever have one of those weeks where it feels like you’re swimming upstream? Everything seems harder than it should be? Here’s a truth bomb: Sometimes we, as leaders, are the ones making it harder. Shocking, right? But don’t worry, it’s a growth moment, not a gut punch. Are You the

You know those events where you get invited and you want to want to be there, you know you should mingle, network, put yourself out there with your team… but you just don’t feel like it. What’s the gap? It’s not that you’re not social or not fun enough, it’s

Ever wondered what separates top-performing teams from the rest in today’s most influential organizations? The answer is simpler than you think: An Ownership Mindset. Why the Ownership Mindset Makes All the Difference From my own experience in industry-leading organizations, I’ve noticed that when team members feel like owners, things just click.

Let’s face it: the art of giving feedback is a never-ending journey. Just when you think you’ve nailed it, something unpredictable happens—like a pandemic or a new generation joining the team—and suddenly, the rulebook changes. But here’s the kicker: we often view feedback as a “bad” thing. Time for a

Ever feel like your team is a bit “meh”? Here’s a thought: maybe they’re just hungry for some genuine kudos. We all know saying “thanks” is nice, but let’s be real—data says it’s the lack of recognition that’s pushing folks out the door at work. Time to switch gears and

We’re in an incredible moment where women represent a record of 29% of members in congress and the highest number of women CEOs running Fortune 500 companies. But for women in the workforce, many like myself balancing our professional aspirations with being working parents, it doesn’t always feel like everything is looking up.