Five Questions to Ask Every Speaker You’re Considering
The Speaker Vetting Mistake That Could Sink Your Event 5 questions every planner must ask to avoid a keynote disaster Every planner wants to book a speaker who brings energy, insight, and credibility to the room. You want someone who makes people sit up, lean in, and talk about the message long after the lights […]
Leadership Burnout Is a Culture Issue—Not a Capacity Issue
This Isn’t About Working Too Hard. It’s About Working in the Wrong Environment. Let’s set the record straight: burnout isn’t a result of doing too much. It’s the byproduct of doing your best in a broken system. If you’re drained, disengaged, or doubting your future as a leader, it’s not your fault. And it’s not […]
Rage Applying: When Disrespected Talent Fights Back with Resumes
After a tense performance review, your top project manager walks back to their desk, opens LinkedIn, and applies to 15 jobs in 20 minutes. Not because they want to leave—but because they’ve had enough. That’s rage applying. And it’s not a TikTok trend—it’s a leadership problem. In a high-stakes work environment, people don’t leave first with […]
How to Escape a Toxic Workplace
If you’re waking up every morning dreading work…If you’re watching your ideas get ignored, your energy drained, and your self-worth questioned…And if the only thing keeping you in your job is the paycheck or the fear of what’s next… You might be in a toxic workplace. And I want you to know something: You don’t […]
From Vision to Action: Creating Effective Goals for Leadership Success in 2025
By Anton Gunn As leaders, the new year brings a chance to reset, refocus, and reimagine what’s possible. 2025 is right around the corner, and with it comes an opportunity to turn vision into action. But creating effective goals isn’t just about writing down aspirations—it’s about crafting a roadmap that inspires, aligns, and empowers your […]
The Peaceful Transition of Power: A Guide to Leading Your Team During a Transition of Leadership
Transitions in leadership can be exciting, challenging, and, at times, unsettling. Whether you’re stepping into a new role, supporting a new leader, or preparing your team for a change, managing this transition effectively is crucial to maintaining a stable and motivated workplace. As a leader, your actions during this period will set the tone for […]
Navigating the 2024 Election in the Workplace:
5 Effective Strategies for Executives Every four years in the United States, the atmosphere understandably intensifies with the arrival of the presidential election. Against this backdrop, it’s almost inevitable that discussions about the election seep into the workplace. Yet, in today’s highly politically charged climate, such discussions can rapidly escalate into contention, causing rifts among […]
Is DEI Going to DIE?: Four Things You Should Do to Counteract Resistance Against Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
The conversation around Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) has evolved significantly in recent years. While many organizations have embraced its importance, a recent undercurrent of resistance has emerged. Some question the long-term viability of DEI initiatives, fearing it’s a passing trend. Let’s be clear: DEI isn’t a fad; it’s a fundamental shift in how we […]
5 Ways to Stand Up to Workplace Injustice (and Still Thrive)
Here is a truth bomb for you: even the best workplaces aren’t perfect. Sometimes, you might encounter situations that feel unfair, unethical, or just plain wrong. This could be anything from witnessing harassment to seeing people unfairly passed over for promotions. No matter the situation, injustice in the workplace is wrong, and it should be […]
Five Leadership Blind Spots You (Yes, You!) Need to Fix in 2024
Let’s face it: leadership ain’t easy. We wear a million hats, juggle deadlines, and strive to inspire our teams toward greatness. But here’s the thing: sometimes, in the midst of the chaos, we develop blind spots in leadership, habits that hold us back and hinder our team’s potential. I know, I know. You think you’re […]
