341: How to Get Your Team to Do What You Ask...

Most managers think their job is to have the answers.But the managers who create the strongest teams often do the opposite: they ask better questions.The challenge is that under pressure, most of us default to fixing, advising, and jumping in with solutions. And while that may fe ...  Show more

Most managers think difficult feedback conversations are hard because they don’t know what to say.But often the real problem is that the conversation they’re preparing for is the wrong one.In this episode, I break down why feedback conversations become so emotionally exhausting, ...  Show more

Lulu Cheng Meservey is one of the sharpest minds in communications and strategy. She has helped some of the best leaders through their hardest moments. We talk about why trust and conviction are contagious, how to win attention in a noisy world, and how to handle attacks without ...  Show more

This is a synopsis of the key points from my conversation with Ellen Taaffe.The main points:How perfectionism and people pleasing can lead to being viewed merely as a "worker bee" and holding back from leadership opportunities.It's essential to balance preparation with timely act ...  Show more

Imagine if the key to achieving your biggest goals was learning to embrace common traits that aren't typically associated with great leaders? As you'll hear from today's guest, it's okay to be selfish, shameless, bossy, or even reckless because it can help you break free from ...

How can you overcome perfectionism and people pleasing at work?In the latest episode of the Happier at Work podcast, I sat down with the extraordinary Ellen Taaffe to delve deep into the intricacies of women's leadership and personal growth. Ellen, with her vast experience spanni ...  Show more