August 12, 2026

Most leaders have no shortage of ideas. The challenge is turning those ideas into something people can actually execute. But developing a workable plan takes time, focused thinking, and more structure than the original idea may have. And when you’re already managing a full workload, turning an idea into a clear path forward can feel

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July 15, 2026

Most leaders think about delegation when they’re overloaded and that’s already too late. When delegation starts as a relief strategy, it often turns into a transaction. The work gets passed to someone else. A few quick instructions are given. And the leader moves on, relieved to have one less thing on their plate.And sometimes that’s

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June 16, 2026

The promise of AI for leaders shouldn’t be, “Now you can do more.” Most leaders are already doing too much. That’s why I get a little concerned when so much of the conversation around AI focuses on time savings. The assumption seems to be that if AI saves leaders a few hours, the next logical

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May 20, 2026

AI is helping people move faster, draft messages, analyze data, and accomplish more. In some workplaces, it’s monitoring workflows and completing tasks that used to sit squarely on someone’s desk. That’s genuinely useful. It’s also where things can quietly go sideways. Moving faster and producing more doesn’t mean teams are getting stronger. If anything, unchecked

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April 29, 2026

We all have a familiar picture of the kind of leader people tend to respect and look to for direction. They’re decisive, they create a clear roadmap, and they help their teams understand where they’re headed and what it will take to get there. And yes, those qualities still matter. But they also come from a

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January 27, 2026

Here’s my guess. If you’re a team leader, you’ve probably heard at least one of these in the past six months: “Will AI replace my job?” “What exactly am I supposed to be doing with AI?” “Isn’t this just another shiny object?” And if you’re honest, you’ve probably asked some version of them yourself. Most

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