Category: Leadership
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Thank You Mr. Speedypants
I lost it on Highway 41—me, the founder of Navigating Challenging Dialogue®. A road rage incident with “Mr. Speedypants” reminded me of the deepest work of NCD: when unsettled, ask “What could I have done differently?” Everyone who shows up in our lives has a lesson for us. Even the difficult ones.
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The Conversation I’ve Been Avoiding (And Why You Might Be Too)
We all have conversations we avoid—with our teens, partners, neighbors, or in-laws. We hint, cajole, or stay silent to spare feelings. But avoided conversations don’t disappear. They fester. Learn how one process transformed years of fear and resentment into confident, empathetic communication.
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Your Family Legacy: It’s About Much More Than Wealth
I once thought family legacy only mattered for wealthy families. I was wrong. Family legacy is about values, stories, wisdom, and how you treat others—what lives in people, not what you leave to them. But legacy only transfers through honest communication. Every family has a legacy worth preserving.
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I Have High Hopes for This Year
Real change requires more than intention—it demands preparation and action. Learn how creating space, listening to your heart and brain, embracing vulnerability, and staying open to new teachers can help you grow. If you’re ready for meaningful transformation in 2026, let’s walk this journey together.
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Thank you!
Wishing you a happy, restful and satisfying holiday season. Thank you for being a part of my past and looking forward to connecting, collaborating, and enjoying each other in 2026.
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If I’m not doing the work I used to be doing, who am I?
This week’s theme with my coaching clients: “If I’m not doing the work I used to do, who am I?” Successful business owners ready to shift from daily operations to visionary work struggle with measuring their value when results aren’t immediately tangible. Leadership isn’t about transactions—it’s about vision.
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Answering Unanswerable Questions
Leaders face impossible questions daily. This framework shows you how to answer honestly when you don’t have all the facts—building trust through what you know, what you don’t know, and what you can’t discuss. Stop creating chaos by trying to have every answer. Download the framework now.
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The Wake-Up Call I Didn’t See Coming
I’ll never forget when Sarah resigned without notice. She was my star employee—I thought everything was fine. “I’ve been trying to get your attention for a month,” she said quietly. That moment taught me: when external pressures intensify, the internal strength of your team becomes everything.
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The Hidden Cost of Saying Nothing: How Feedback Avoidance Is Hurting Your Organization
Every leader shares the same confession: “I knew I needed to say something, but I kept putting it off.” The result? Minor issues become full-blown crises. The deeper cost is cultural—when you avoid feedback, accountability becomes optional. Your best people leave while mediocrity stays comfortable.
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Things Can Quickly Escalate When We Aren’t Present
I nearly caused an accident at a busy intersection—deep in thought, I unconsciously followed another car right through a red light. That moment taught me something crucial: it’s far easier to slip into escape mode than stay present. Now I practice presence daily and channel my wandering mind into curiosity.