Last month I finally tuned into Adam Grant's Work Life podcast - and I'm already in love. Adam is incredibly skilled at taking big topics and breaking them into small, actionable nuggets.

In one of my favorite episodes, Adam interviews someone whose company force ranks...

Sometimes things just fall into place.

Giving October's CreativeMornings San Diego talk was definitely one of those moments.

While speakers are usually picked months in advance, I was so drawn to the group's October theme of honesty that I reached out to my friend Nate l...

At a conference this weekend, I had a very interesting discussion with a male executive who leads a very public project at a very famous company. We met at an incredible session led by Aileen Lee and Tina Tchen that focused on creating inclusiv...

Creating better work environments is not about every day being sunshine and rainbows. 

It's not about ignoring hard work.

Or not caring about profit.

It's about basic workplace rights everyone deserves in this day in age. 

You deserve to have a boss that treats you with re...

If there's been one constant throughout my life, it's reading. Since I can remember, I've been obsessed with books of all kinds. As a kid, I was the one curled up in my room with a Phillip Pullman novel while my brother covered every inch of the neighborhood on his bik...

Most people can tell you about a horrible boss they've had, because it's really easy to be one. Meanwhile, some people can tell you about a great boss they've had and will do so passionately and with great admiration. 

So what sets a great boss apart from a bad one...

"I wish they would have told me!" 

It's the number one thing I hear from leaders when their best employees leave the company. My response is always the same.

"Did you ask?"

More times than not, I get a sheepish smile in return.

"I guess I never did..." 

Bingo.

When is the la...

Can we all agree to stop using management positions as a promotional tool? Managing people is a complicated, people-centric job. It's a position that should be held by someone who likes communication, structure, mentoring, and and problem solving. 

It should not be held...