We know that increased trust positively impacts team productivity, P&L statements and family dynamics. And we know that vulnerability is the cornerstone to the trust needed to find this pot of gold. So then the real question becomes: if vulnerability leads to greater trust… can you afford NOT to engage in it?

Healthy rivalries have the power to motivate and inspire, but the real superpower lies in what unifies us. Whether in your workplace or at your Thanksgiving table, the art of finding common ground can create meaningful connections, end conflict, and inspire new ideas.

Today’s post is for anyone who is in pursuit of finding the time and space to recharge at a deep level and what to do with that time … when you get it.

If you decide to go all in and take the big chance, good for you! Just know that sometimes that risk may not pay off the way you envisioned. And that’s fine! Just don’t self eliminate. Let’s talk.

Today, I want to share an unconventional experience that helped shape how I think about leadership and the world around me – including a furniture maker on an Amish farm in Grabill, Indiana. Yes indeed.

Whatever your relationship with Fall, I think it’s the best example of how to embrace change. These next two months will offer a gentle reminder that change is both beautiful and complex. Here are a few ideas to help you embrace it.

“Distinct choices change courses!” It’s true, right? Each major life decision we make impacts our happiness, general fulfillment and financial security. These decisions also reverberate off the people that are closest to us – potentially changing their course as well.

I’m calling this month “Open Book October” where each week I’ll feature a personal and meaningful story that will hopefully provide some inspiration and offer new insights.

Let’s be honest, most high-performers keep up appearances. Our homes are clean, our clothes are snappy and our hair’s in place. But open a closet or look under the bed? Hah! Let’s talk about why decluttering is good even if emotional.

Don’t wait to dig around in that junk drawer of yours. Build a sorting ritual into your life every 90 days and the chaos will become calm.

WRAL TechWire columnist Jes Averhart celebrates the kickoff of the football season by sharing a lesson that she learned from her son.

Now, contrary to popular opinion, one of the biggest challenges I face as a thought leader on the topic of burnout is actually practicing what I preach. Try out this solution.

The brain is a mysterious place… a wild wild west of sorts, and not well adapted for today’s demands. I’m learning this and so much more as I explore the causes and remedies of burnout. Let’s take a deep dive into burn out.

In my own deep reflection following a leadership retreat, I wanted to share the four types of courage I saw emerge that day. Read on!

Why is it so hard to reinvent yourself? Why can’t we all just click our heels three times and be done with it? Well, life. Life gets in the way. Let’s talk about this.

Be still for a moment. And when you feel yourself rooted and strong again, then you can start to think about what you might want to do next. But only after you’ve had time to just be.

Now that “return to work” is in full swing, some employees are struggling with the day-to-day meetings, reports and deadlines. Peers are overcompensating and picking up the slack. Voilà—the perfect storm for frustration, exhaustion and burnout. So what do leaders do?

Summer is flying by…Geesh!! So this week, I wanted to offer a few (okay, 10) things to enjoy and savor before this gorgeous season takes a bow.

Listen, I’m no dummy. I know golf is a beast. It’s a game that can tear you down and build you up in one stroke. If I was going to make it out alive, I would have to focus on three things: my attitude, my coachability and the beverage cart.

Seems like everybody’s on summer break so we decided to keep it light for the month of July. Today is the first of four light-hearted ‘lists of the things’ that keep us smiling over here. Enjoy!