Leading Through Communication Differences
Recently, I sent an email to a colleague. In my mind, it was flawless. Clear. Direct. Impossible to misunderstand. An hour later, the reply came back… confused. My first reaction was mild irritation. I remember thinking, How is this unclear? Instead of responding, I paused and reread the email. Full transparency, I wasn’t rereading it […]
Healthy Conflict: How to Address Issues Before They Become Landmines
Most people will tell you the same thing about conflict: “I hate it.” Some don’t just dislike it, they avoid it at all costs. But what if conflict isn’t the problem? What if avoiding it is? In marriage, in parenting, and in leadership, conflict is inevitable. It will show up in different forms, misunderstandings, unmet […]
Built to Last
It is that time of year when we begin identifying goals, setting expectations, creating vision boards for what we hope this year will bring. We choose a word of the year and use it as a north star as we navigate forward. Yet a question keeps surfacing for me. Why do so many of us […]
A Mother’s Lesson on Forgiveness: When Leadership and Life Collide
How do you forgive when the unthinkable has been done, when the damage feels too deep, too unfair, or too personal to move past? That question isn’t just personal. It shows up in our workplaces, our families, and our leadership every day. Sometimes the most powerful leadership lessons don’t come from books, mentors, or boardrooms, […]
The Delegation Dilemma: What’s Really Holding Leaders Back?
Discover the core mindset shift needed to delegate with confidence. Even the strongest leaders can’t carry it all alone. In The Lord of the Rings, Samwise Gamgee doesn’t take the Ring from Frodo but he offers something just as powerful: support, loyalty, and the simple words, “Let me help you. Share the load.” Delegation isn’t about offloading […]
Get Uncomfortable and Have the Crucial Conversation
“Let’s talk.” Has someone ever sat down with you to talk? Maybe you responded by getting defensive, your heart skipped a beat, or you were thoughtful. Or maybe there have been times when you have had to initiate a candid discussion with someone else. How did that go? Are you avoiding having an honest chat […]
A Clue
As a child, I was captivated by the magic of Saturday morning cartoons, especially the timeless antics of Tom and Jerry. For those who might not know, this classic animated series showcases the relentless pursuit of a clever mouse by a hapless cat. The rivalry between Tom, the cat, and Jerry, the mouse, fuels a […]
“I Am What I Am” – A Reflection on Conflict and Growth
Growing up, I watched Popeye, and his famous line stuck with me: “I am what I am and that’s all that I am. I am Popeye the Sailor Man.” Popeye was confident in who he was—a sailor, and for him, that defined everything. When faced with conflict, whether with Bluto or over Olive Oyl, Popeye’s […]
Leadership Lessons from MLK and Baseball’s Transformation
By Alicia La Hoz, Psy.D. “Nonviolent direct action seeks to create such a crisis and establish such creative tension that a community that has consistently refused to negotiate is forced to confront the issue. It seeks so to dramatize the issue that it can no longer be ignored.” – Martin Luther King Jr. , Letter From […]
What is the one thing that will teach your kids the most valuable skills?
You’re not alone. As a working parent, you may have become an expert at shifting schedules and routines. Unfortunately, all this change has certainly come at a cost: exhaustion and fatigue.
