Is Termination Really the Right Call?
A client reached out to me when their office manager who had been recently promoted began shifting her behavior in ways that were creating real tension in the office. On one occasion she pressed an employee in front of his peers about leaving at his scheduled time, unaware that a reasonable accommodation had been made […]
Are You the Calm in the Storm or the Storm?
I called an insurance broker to get a business insurance quote. The owner answered the phone. He was clearly passionate about his industry. He knew his stuff. And for about thirty seconds I thought this was going to be a great conversation. Then it went off the rails. He interrupted me repeatedly. He spoke negatively about my […]
Not Every Great Employee Should Be a Manager – Ouch
Throughout my career I have seen this play out more times than I can count, across every organization I have worked with, from small startups to global companies. And the pattern is always the same. A long-term employee who is exceptional at their job gets promoted to supervisor as a reward for their performance and […]
The Loneliness Nobody Talks About: Executive Isolation
Over the course of my career, I’ve had the privilege of working alongside some of the most talented, driven executives I’ve ever met. Smart, capable leaders who built teams, navigated complexity, and showed up every day with confidence and purpose. And yet, many of them quietly carried something heavy: the weight of leading alone.It’s one […]
The Power of Listening in HR Leadership
In HR, there’s a natural instinct to jump in, solve problems, and provide answers. We want to help. We want to support. And we want to make things easier for the people who rely on us. But over the years, one of the most meaningful lessons I’ve learned is that not every situation requires immediate […]
Don’t be the hero. Be the multiplier.
I’ve had the privilege of spending meaningful time with leaders at all levels. One thing remains true across organizations: navigating the people side of business is complex, even for the most experienced HR professionals. There have been moments when I didn’t have all the information or felt caught off guard. That is part of the […]
Nobody Told You HR Was Your Problem. Until It Was.
You started your business because you are good at something. Then you hired someone — and suddenly you were responsible for things nobody prepared you for.📋 Onboarding paperwork you had never seen📋 A handbook you were not sure you needed📋 A leave request you did not know how to handle📋 A conversation with an […]