Ruin Someone’s Day to Make Their Month

  Recently in a coaching conversation I asked my client what her favorite part of the role was and where she felt she created the most value for the company. As she described the this part of her job around process improvement and data integrity, she shared her...
Avoiding the “Right” Fight

Avoiding the “Right” Fight

Do you think it’s possible for 2 people to look at the exact same thing and see completely different outcomes? Of course it’s possible. Let me ask you this, is it possible for 2 people to look at the exact same thing, see completely different outcomes and both...
Leadership Lessons From March Madness

Leadership Lessons From March Madness

  It’s my favorite time of year. March Madness! Every basketball team in the country is preparing for one final push to see if they have what it takes to make a run and win it all. What do I love about it? It’s unpredictable. It’s intense. It’s full of surprises...
Recognize the Invisible Plays

Recognize the Invisible Plays

It’s no secret I’m a big sports fan. And if you know me, you know Michigan sports usually top the list. Recently I was listening to an interview with Michigan basketball coach Dusty May. He was talking about the growth of one of his younger players and referenced a...
The Power of Feedback

The Power of Feedback

  Let’s talk about the value of feedback, both in giving it and receiving it. In a recent coaching session, a client shared a story from her childhood. She used to work in her father’s shop, and one day she went out of her way to help a customer. The...