Advice for transforming leadership, culture, Curiosity, and communication from Beth Wonson
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Getting passed over for a promotion—especially when you have to work with the person who got the job—can be tough. It stings, and the instinct to walk away is real. But before making any big moves, consider this: how you handle this moment says a lot about your leadership.
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How Managers Can Support Internal Candidates—And Why It Matters
Applying to internal positions carries professional risk, and how rejections are handled matters. Without thoughtful communication, employees can lose trust, engagement, and even their desire to stay. What can managers do?
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Taking a Moment
I’m taking a pause from my regular weekly email content to speak from the heart. At Beth Wonson & Company, we stand with the many who feel confused, disheartened, and deeply concerned about the turmoil unfolding in our country.
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Internal Candidates: Your Work Reputation is Your Real Interview
Have you ever been the internal candidate for a position? If so, you know that it’s not a guaranteed win. Your entire workplace history—every success and every misstep—comes with you into the interview. External candidates, on the other hand, often get a clean slate. How you handle conflict, communicate, collaborate, and lead all shape how you’re perceived when promotion time comes.
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Self-Love is an Inside Job – How to Cultivate Authentic Fulfillment
I was recently reminded of a profound truth about self-love that came from coaching a client (shared with her permission). She had a successful career, a wide social circle, and meaningful relationships, but inside, she felt anxious, lonely, and unfulfilled. Despite pouring herself into daily affirmations, yoga, massages, and more, the emptiness lingered. During our sessions, my client came to an empowering realization.
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How I’m Handling Unanswerable Questions
If you are a boss, supervisor, leader, business owner, or people manager of any kind, you are likely facing a deluge of unanswerable questions — and wondering how you can answer with honesty and integrity while continuing to build trust and maintain employee engagement. Here’s a proven framework for answering the unanswerable.
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Your most difficult employee can become your best employee if you do the right thing!
Do You Have “That Person” on Your Team? You know the one—an employee who’s incredibly valuable to your company but whose communication and behavior create constant issues. I’m the one who gets called in to handle situations like this. And here’s what I’ve learned: in most cases, the root of the problem isn’t the person’s intent—it’s a failure to provide direct feedback.
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Staff Retention is Goal #1 in 2025
The number one strategy for retaining staff? Make sure your people feel truly seen and heard. I was reminded of this when I met with a woman recently who shared how, for the first time in her professional life, she felt genuinely recognized during a meeting. The light in her eyes was unmistakable, and her renewed energy and commitment proved the power of acknowledgment. “I felt seen for the first time in my work life,” she told me. That moment reaffirmed one of my core mantras: At the end of the day, everyone wants to be seen and heard.
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The Most Critical Topics of 2025
Today, I dive into the most critical topics shaping our future, from sustainability and workforce flexibility to employee well-being and development. I offer some practical strategies to make a meaningful impact in 2025 and beyond. By embracing these, you can help your organization thrive and stay competitive.
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Taking Positive Action Within Community
I’ve been seeing more and more how working together can amplify our individual efforts. Here’s how small contributions can lead to significant impacts and how joining a collective giving group can enrich your life. Let’s shine together and make a difference!
Leveling up Leadership and Culture Through Healthy and Candid Communication
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