Complaining

“Complaining about a problem without proposing a solution is called whining.” ~ Teddy Roosevelt It is frustrating to watch a game when the players on the field aren’t communicating. Coaches can provide a framework and training, but ultimately, it’s the individual players who must move the ball down the field. The same principle applies to […] More

Behavior

  “In some extremely important ways, people are what you expect them to be, or at least behave as you expect them to behave.” ~ Naomi Weisstein When we interact with others, sometimes it is best to set aside our internal thoughts to really listen to their message. Not to filter through our existing perceptions […] More

Growth

“Growth is painful. Change is painful. But nothing is as painful as staying stuck somewhere you don’t belong.” ~ Mandy Hale I’ve learned the hard way that giving energy to toxic situations or letting fear of failure take the lead only keeps us stuck. It’s easy to get caught in the drama or doubt, but […] More

Balance

“Balance is not something you find, it’s something you create.”~ Jana Kingsford We often hear the phrase “work-life balance.” Even if you love your job and it doesn’t feel like work, there’s still balance to be found in the relationships, the time commitment, and the reward expectations. Our energy is a valuable resource and shouldn’t […] More

Team Strength

“The Strength of the team is each member. The strength of each member is the team.”~ Phil Jackson The team’s overall strength comes from the unique skills and perspectives of each individual. Each member’s impact is amplified by the support of the team. It’s through this interconnectedness that the collective power becomes greater than the […] More

Success

  “The taco of success always drips with the salsa of failure.” ~ Dani Bowman Success is built through bold moves, lessons learned, and the occasional misstep. The messier the journey, the more flavor it tends to have- so don’t shy away from the hard parts. That’s where growth happens. More

Be Proactive

“But more importantly, I have a rule: no complaining about a situation unless you’re prepared to do something to make it better. If you see a problem and you don’t come to the table with a potential solution, I don’t want to hear your whining about how bad it is. It couldn’t be that bad […] More

Tough Times Don’t Last

“Tough times don’t last. Tough teams do.” ~ Robert Schuller Lately, I have been reading a lot about honey bees and hive mentality. An individual bee is somewhat fragile with a short lifespan—maybe 20-60 days. Collectively, they support a hive that could last years and years. The individual bees are mortal and depend on each other […] More

What Does it Take to be Real?

“It doesn’t happen all at once, ” said the Skin Horse. “You become. It takes a long time. That’s why it doesn’t happen often to people who break easily, or have sharp edges, or who have to be carefully kept. Generally, by the time you are Real, most of your hair has been loved off, […] More

Potential

“Nothing will kill a great employee faster than watching you tolerate a bad one.” – Perry Belcher Unlock your team’s full potential by setting clear expectations, recognizing outstanding performance, and addressing underperformance right away. Celebrate your rockstars and provide constructive feedback to help struggling team members improve. By fostering a culture of excellence, accountability, and […] More