Sometimes being disliked is an indication you stood up for the right in the face of opposition.

One of the big signs of burn out is when employees who previously shared their thoughts no longer do.

We need to disabuse ourselves of the idea that exposing weakness will cause our followers to lose trust.

The fact that a difficult conversation has happened creates a pivot point for positive change.

A leader who does not face shame with courage and intentionality will always be a shadow of their potential self.

Racism doesn’t happen “out there” - it happens where leaders are. Be the leader that stops it.

It is better to fall forward than to choose to be stagnant or paralyzed.

Employee mental health is a must and will be top of mind for authentic leaders who desire to be with their team.

One of the easiest ways to compound a problem is to not go to the source.

If we are to be “with” our team as an authentic leader we must be sensitive to the depths of emotion our people are experiencing.

Focus on supporting your wheel (people) and it will turn without prodding.

Best practice as a leader is to review the facts as a team, take all of the input available, and make a decision.

As leaders there is no question we must face employee fear, and we must not forget that there is a human being behind it.

If you don’t get back up it’s guaranteed you will not realize your true leadership potential.

A candle gives four practical tips for authentic leaders to limit unsustainable waste

You can never be “with” if you perceive yourself on a different level.

In my last blog (Who, Me?) I shared a highly difficult and perhaps distasteful process called self-awareness. If you’re like me you may...