Separate Emotion From Behavior 

Separate Emotion From Behavior 

Every emotion is okay, but every behavior is not. I saw this phrase recently, and it immediately struck a chord with me. I think it applies both inside and outside of work, especially when we’re going through challenging times. We’re all human. When we face obstacles,...
Think Inside the Box 

Think Inside the Box 

Think inside the box. This is a phrase I recently heard from our Chief Marketing Officer, Callan Young, and I loved it.  We always hear about thinking outside the box, being creative, looking ahead and finding new ways to achieve our goals. And that’s great;...
The Winter Arc

The Winter Arc

The winter arc is coming. “Winter arc” is a new term I just learned; it’s grind season. It’s when we change the clocks to “fall back,” and it gets colder, at least here in Michigan. The days are shorter and darker. That’s grind season.  I used to think grind...
Be Annoyingly Clear 

Be Annoyingly Clear 

Leaders, when it comes to communication, it’s far better to over-communicate. I recently heard the phrase “be annoyingly clear,” and that really stuck with me. It’s better to be annoyingly clear than to under-communicate.  When you over-communicate, you remove...
Pause for Check-Ins 

Pause for Check-Ins 

When you’re speaking to your team or a larger group, don’t forget to pause for check-ins.  Sometimes, I see leaders who are very passionate about the message they’re delivering. They’re in meetings or on calls, and they’re just firing off information. Everything...
Balancing Passion & Emotion   

Balancing Passion & Emotion   

Here’s a great quote from Chris Voss, who wrote my favorite book on negotiation, Never Split the Difference. He says, “Emotions are leverage — stay calm but read and respond to the emotions of others.” I love that!  I have to think about this all the time. I’m a...