Have you ever been told you come across a little strong? Or do you sometimes feel like you can't quite say everything that needs to be said in a conversation? When tough topics arise, leaders must be trained and prepared to navigate conversations with a balance of grace and strength.

How to grow in leadership so people don't follow you simply because they have to, but because they truly respect you.

Why do all these training session descriptions start with questions? How do our brains process questions differently from statements? Your ability to manage, lead, and direct your team is directly related to your understanding of the power of questions. Collaboration, content creation, problem solving, personal growth in every human interaction (workplace or otherwise), the person asking the most questions is making the biggest impact.

We all want to be better than "that one terrible boss we once had." Learning from others' mistakes is a brilliant strategy, but it's not passive. New leaders inevitably lead the way they were led unless they invest, reflect, and plan.

What makes a party a great party? Plenty of food? The right venue? An ideal start time and a clear understanding of when it's time to go? All of these factors boil down to the host's competency as a host and how considerate they are in crafting the experience. In any (*read every) situation, leaders have the ability to function as a host or function as a guest. Leaders that understand the connection between their hosting ability and the influence they have in the collective tap into a team's potential and make contributing a whole lot more fun.

Vulnerability used to be taboo in professional settings. In recent years, research has proven that joy, safety, and vulnerability fuel the most powerful regions of our brains. The implication: your best work comes after learning to be vulnerable.

How well do you know yourself? Would you be able to accurately explain to a colleague how you view the world and how you prefer to process your observations? Self-awareness is a cornerstone of personal contribution and leadership. Developing a working knowledge of personality preferences allows you to function at your best and at deeper levels of understanding to lead others more effectively.

Why do successful companies invest in strong hiring and onboarding strategies? Increased access to top talent, reduced turnover costs, and it feels great to hear you did it WAY better than their last company!

What are the most powerful words in the universe? Angela Duckworth proposes, "Not yet." "Not yet" holds the power of human potential. Do you know how to build that? "Not yet." Are you capable of making that happen? "Not yet." Can your team develop a process to reach that goal? "Not yet." But I can. But we will. But I will learn. "Not yet" is a commitment to a growth mindset. It's a recognition of and fierce commitment to a human's infinite capacity for development. A leader with a growth mindset builds a powerful team. A team with a growth mindset builds amazing realities.