Creativity is the heartbeat of great leadership. As Thomas Ripsam, CEO of Martin Guitars, says, “Innovation thrives when people feel free to experiment.” Are you giving your team the space to explore new ideas and grow, or are old habits holding all of you back?

Tired of getting bogged down in endless discussions? It’s time to ditch the need for absolute consensus and empower your team (and yourself!) to make decisive moves that drive success.

Feeling overwhelmed? Irrational reactions could be stress taking the wheel. Here’s how to spot it early, take control, and stay balanced. You owe it to yourself — and your organization.

Great leadership isn’t just about achieving results or building strong relationships—it’s about mastering both. But what happens when you focus too much on one and neglect the other?

Are you waiting until a one-on-one or performance review to give your team members feedback? If so, you might be stunting their growth. Boost their development and your team’s alignment by making space for real-time feedback.

Matrix organizations can be agile and innovative, yet they can also be slowed down by confusion and miscommunication. If you’re struggling to make decisions, feel like it takes forever to get anything done, or have way too many cooks in the kitchen, this newsletter is for you.

When circumstances shift, your team’s priorities may have to move along with it. We’re midway through the year, and a lot can change in 7 months. Now is the time to reflect, realign, and recommit to your shared vision of success.

Recently, I had the pleasure of interviewing Sam Jacobs, Founder and CEO of Pavilion, a community that supports high-growth go-to-market leaders to unlock their professional potential. Sam continues to level up his own leadership to meet the needs of his growing organization and I am excited to share how he’s created this incredible network.

An ineffective team can hinder productivity, performance, and morale. Knowing the causes of dysfunction is the first step to transforming your team dynamics.

In our fast-paced world of work, it’s become increasingly “normal” to feel drained and worn out. But normal isn’t the same thing as healthy. Here’s how to identify burnout, and what you can do to prevent it from taking over.

The essential differences between managers and leaders for organizational success matter for the composition of your team. Understanding how managers ensure efficiency and stability, while leaders inspire and drive change. can drive your organization to success

An outside candidate brings new vision and talent to an organization. Still, if you go into the search without a plan for overcoming the challenges of bringing on an external leader, you’ll be fighting an uphill battle.

In a rapidly-changing world, tough decisions need to be made by leaders every day. I sat down with Jyoti Menon, who shared how she makes those choices - and how she guides her team through the changes that come with them.

“Talent is everything…[and] as we go through growth curves, recruiting and retaining is becoming ever more difficult,” says my client, CFO of a SaaS scale-up. Talent-related challenges are top of mind for many leaders.

How much time do you think you spend navigating workplace conflict? In the U.S., employees spend almost three hours involved in disputes every week.

Many senior leaders are getting closer to retirement. What are you doing to prepare the next generation of executives to lead?

I first met Carlos Zepeda, Senior Vice President of Consumer Connections, Insights and Strategy for Moët Hennessy USA at a gathering for Northwestern alumni. He spoke at the event, and after hearing his thoughts on leadership, I knew I had to interview him for Your Future, Your Work.

Stepping into a new leadership role can feel like a whirlwind, but don’t forget the goals that brought you to this position in the first place. No matter what experiences led to you being here, you have a powerful opportunity to effect positive change on your team and your organization.

Most people agree that equality is a good thing, however not everyone is on the same page when it comes to bridging the gap for women in business. I’m getting vulnerable this week, sharing my recent personal experiences with gender bias. Am I nervous? Absolutely. Yet that’s how important I think this topic is.