Are you a micromanager? I know all too well what being a micromanager entails, and where it comes from: a lack of trust. Microman…
It’s time for another leadership challenge! Today, we’re looking at a real-world scenario where a leader feels they are clearly c…
Let’s just go ahead and get right down to it: your team at work is not your family, and believing otherwise will lead you down a …
Workplace drama is unnecessary and quite frankly, annoying! Do we really need to bring melodrama into the workplace? Of course, w…
You’ve heard me say it many times, “stay kind now”. This phrase sounds like a simple pleasantry, however it is so much more than …
I’m going to warn you up front, today’s episode is one of those “podcaster, heal thyself” situations. Because despite how confide…
From July 24th to 29th, I had one of the most amazing professional experiences of my entire life at the Leadership Institute for …
My fellow library and educational leaders, I come to you today with an uncomfortable truth. It’s time to listen to your shadow. W…
As I mentioned back in episode 10, I am the proud owner of a Peloton. One of the big reasons I bought a Peloton was because I hav…
I have a big vision for the Kind Leadership Guild. I think I’ve mentioned it in passing here and there, but my long term goal is …
How can you grow your leadership skills, regardless of your job title? My Guest Alvina Peat and I will be talking about this in t…
When people join the Kind Leadership Challenge facebook community, one of the entrance questions is: What is your biggest kind le…
Today’s challenge is a hypothetical scenario, one that I’m sure hasn't happened to anybody listening to this episode. But it will…
I was skimming through my emails looking for something else when I remembered it. Between the amazon receipts and updates from my…
Why is a Challenging Conversation challenging? Well, as we’re going to discuss today, challenging emotions make for challenging c…
So here’s a tough question for you. Is it possible to conduct a mass layoff in a kind manner? If you are an educational or librar…
The Free Mastering Challenging Conversations Guide is Live! Get it now at https://kindleadershipchallenge.com/conversations . ~~~…
As I record this, the 2021-22 school year is winding down at my place of work. It’s definitely been the most “normal” year we’ve …
In August of 2011, I started one of my favorite PhD classes, Organizational Theory. I learned something in my first evening of cl…
Most people will live up to your expectations--as long as you're clear on what they are, the rewards for meeting them, and the co…
The solution to essentially all leadership problems can be found on the other side of an uncomfortable conversation. And believe …
What are your leadership values? No really, I want to think about it. what do you believe, and how does those beliefs influence t…
Picture it: Tulsa, Oklahoma, early 2001. I was an eager young marketing associate in my first job out of college, at a telecom co…
It was day six of owning my shiny new Peloton. Being a gadget loving middle aged lady on something of a health kick lately, I was…