Compromise. Learn how to do it.
????????✈️???????? Random Lesson Thursday ????????✈️???????? I’ve spent the past two days in DC teaching some unbelievably *amazing* members of our military about the importance of self awareness and building rapport with others. Here are three of my best random tips...
Things you can’t Control..and what to do about it.
If there’s one thing that can cause me to lose my sh*t it’s Southwest Airlines. Never mind their ridiculous boarding process, they only fly in sunshine. When you've got an evening flight this makes things difficult, as the sun isn't shining. Tonight is no exception. I...
Confidence Crushers
It's a perfect day...you're on top of the world...and then someone says one thing and your confidence is crushed. You start to second guess everything you do. You're mind is running wild with stories about how you aren't good enough. The best part about these...
Is Someone Gaslighting You?
I just sat there asking myself "How did I get that sooo wrong? I really thought the situation had changed." I walked away feeling like I'd lost my mind...like I couldn't trust my instinct. Confidence plummeted. A constant loop of every interaction went through my head...
Conflict? Resolve it…now.
Conflict at work, when not addressed, is awful. Our initial response is to ignore it. After all, if we ignore it, doesn't it just go away (no, it doesn't)? Check out my top 8 tips on what you can do to address conflict when it comes up in the...
Ask if they like chocolate. You’ve got nothing to lose.
Motivation. Motivation. Motivation. If you can figure out what motivates each of your team members you'll be miles ahead of about 98% of all other managers. What's the best way to figure out what motivates your team? Ask them. Knowledge is power. Ask each of your team...
Conflict Resolution First Tip
Learning how to have tough conversations and resolve conflict is one of the most important gifts you can give yourself. Over the course of the next few weeks I am releasing a video series to give you quick tips on starting to have those tough conversations you've been...
Hamburgers and the Micro Manager
Oh micro-managers...where do I start? When on the road (the graphic for this post was taken at Cozy's Inn, located in Salina, KS) I consistently get asked "How do I deal with my micro-managing boss?" Here is my best advice on handling *those* types of people....
The Mediocre Road Warrior
This post is different from most…it has nothing to do with team building. Instead, I am going to share with you how Work Warrior became, at the very least, a mediocre road warrior. One piece of my business involves traveling all over America doing leadership and...
Self Awareness and Management
I love personality tests. A manager has to be self aware. Tests are a super easy starting point for you to find your strengths, but as equally important, your weaknesses. See, I tell every manager/leader I train that you have to lead by example. This is really easy to...
