A business owner tried to book time with me three times this month, and each time she had to push it back. Something came up with her team. Someone gave notice. Someone needed a conversation that couldn’t wait until Monday. Another issue landed on her desk that...
Here’s the thing, leaders don’t want to talk about: Bonuses get paid. A few weeks pass. People resign. And somehow, every year, it’s a surprise. It shouldn’t be. This isn’t about greed or disloyalty. It’s not people “taking the money and running.” It’s about timing....
When I first started my career, I thought my job was to coach people on their next chapter. Turns out, I was in executive search. Surprise! It was during a wave of layoffs, and most of the people I spoke with were senior-level professionals navigating major...
When building a team, the question often asked is, “Who’s the perfect fit?” It sounds right—after all, who wouldn’t want someone who fits seamlessly into the culture, the workflow, the expectations? But maybe the better question is: are we looking for fit, or are we...
Remember when “quiet quitting” suddenly made headlines? Overnight, every business publication was writing about it, HR departments scrambled, and leaders asked, “How did this happen?” Good morning — this wasn’t new. People have been doing...
