Think DE&I Is Dead at Your Company? Here’s How to Keep It Alive You care deeply about diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I), but your company seems to be moving in the opposite direction.  Maybe the initial enthusiasm has faded, they were never truly invested for the right reasons—or worse, those conversations never began. I’m hearing […] The post How Do I Advocate For DEI at Work (When My Company Doesn’t)? appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders ..read more

Episode 286- What if you could empower your team to promote productivity and maintain momentum all year long? Imagine leading a team that’s not only aligned and motivated but also laser-focused on building habits that drive consistent results. Whether it’s the start of the year or any season, this episode equips you with the leadership […] The post 5 Communication Skills to Promote Productivity in the New Year appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders ..read more

To improve relationships at work, reflect to connect Have you ever had a conversation at work take a turn you weren’t expecting—suddenly, voices rise, arms fold, and you feel the tension? Maybe you walked away wondering, “What just happened? How did we get here?” In those moments, you might feel like defending your position, explain […] The post One Communication Skill to Reduce Conflict and Improve Relationships at Work appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders ..read more

Try this easy team building activity to get your team talking about being human Can you think of a recent moment when you felt deeply connected at a human level? When you paused and saw another person—not as a role, title, or function—but as a fellow human being? If you’ve been following David and me […] The post A Human-Centered Team Building Activity: Let’s Talk About What Matters appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders ..read more

Celebrating Your Reader’s Choice Content of 2024 As is our tradition, we share your reader’s choice content of the year from our Let’s Grow Leaders blog, Leadership Without Losing Your Soul Podcast, and Asking for a Friend Video series.  Top 5 Reader’s Choice Articles of 2024 Your top picks focused on mastering clear communication, navigating […] The post Reader’s Choice: Your Favorite Human-Centered Leadership Content of 2024 appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders ..read more

Have you ever wondered how to resolve conflict within your team without getting caught in endless drama? As a leader, navigating team dynamics can feel overwhelming, especially when conflict arises. But what if resolving conflict didn’t have to mean sacrificing productivity—or your sanity? This episode tackles the exact steps you can take to turn those […] The post 8 Ways Busy Leaders Can Resolve Conflict, Get Everyone Back to Work, and Improve Productivity appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders ..read more

The sweet spot between being real and being relatable You want to show up real. To be authentic at work. To own your strengths. You want to be you. And…. you want to fit in. To be easy to work with. To collaborate and get along. You don’t want to stand out so much that […] The post How Can I Be Authentic at Work (and Still Fit in)? appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders ..read more

Episode 284: Are your leadership communication skills motivating your team, or are they leaving you feeling like a micromanager? Every leader wants their team to move faster, act urgently, and meet deadlines without constant reminders or sacrificing quality. This episode dives into leadership communication techniques that inspire action, eliminate misunderstandings, and build a motivated, high-performing […] The post Five Leadership Communication Skills to Motivate Your Team appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders ..read more

Empower your team by ensuring they know what matters most What if this year, you could empower your team to not only start strong but stay strong—aligned, motivated, and clear on what success looks like every step of the way? Great teams don’t thrive by chance; they crush their goals because they know exactly where […] The post 5 Critical Insights to Empower Your Team in the New Year appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders ..read more

Simple Ways to Show Support for Overworked Employees Let’s set the stage. You’ve got a guy on your team working incredibly hard. The company is in the middle of an intense period of transition. Things have been turbulent, and he’s the go-to subject matter expert on multiple critical priorities. In short, all roads lead to […] The post How to Notice and Appreciate an Overworked Employee appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders ..read more