Jerk bosses might not realize the toxic environments they are leaving in their wake. Bosses play a pivotal role in shaping the work environment, and unfortunately, some unknowingly create toxic atmospheres that harm their employees’ well-being and productivity. However, it’s essential for leaders to understand that fostering a positive work environment where people can thrive...Read More

Wearing a mask is exhausting and keeps you from truly connecting with others. Perfectionism can be toxic for a successful leader. We live in a world where perfection is often praised and strived for, but the truth is that it can hinder our growth and hold us back from taking risks. Being a successful leader...Read More

Trying to lead without first making a connection is like riding a bike that’s missing tires, you’re not really going to get anywhere. Is there a different way to lead where you don’t have to be commanding, controlling,  and micromanaging with your people? The answer is Yes, yes, and absolutely yes! To wrap up Season...Read More

Leaders who prioritize creating meaningful connection empower their teams to achieve greatness together and inspire a ripple effect of positive change. I’ve seen many leaders who fail — not because they aren’t smart, tough, or hard-working, but because they rely entirely on the past instead of understanding and adapting to the present. After many years...Read More

The past may be behind us but it is what pushes us forward to greater understanding. For too long, there have been many experiences underneath the ego-forward leadership umbrella that ultimately have pushed people out the door. Can those past experiences lead to a greater understanding of how to change that narrative in our own...Read More

You’re standing in the middle of a big bounce inflatable. The other people inside begin jumping. If you don’t join in and sync up with the movement, you’re going to fall flat on your face. I first started deconstructing Team Connection about five years ago, when I began writing my first book, The Seismic Shift...Read More

All humans are imperfect, a characteristic that leaders need to embrace in order to truly connect with their people. To all those leaders out there who are achievement junkies and/or recovering perfectionists, I have walked a mile in your shoes! And the things that I’ve learned along the way: Perfection Equals Disconnection. The Goal is...Read More

Individuals play the game while teams win it. Ever wonder what takes place behind the scenes of a Super Bowl team? Learn leadership best practices from former Super Bowl Champion, Jon Stinchcomb. Jon played for The New Orleans Saints for eight seasons and served on the offense with Drew Brees when they won Super Bowl...Read More

“We rise by lifting others.” – Robert Ingersoll Communication and connection are very different. Communication is transactional, getting information from A to B. Connection, on the other hand, is a shared experience. When interacting, do your people feel seen, heard, valued, and appreciated? Are you interested in becoming more of a servant leader in 2023?...Read More

When you command and control you often end up with neither. Leadership styles differ but one of the longest-running and popular choices has been command and control, which the former Bnet.com once defined as a style of leadership that uses standards, procedures, and output statistics to regulate the organization. A command and control approach to...Read More