Weekly Posts and Insights
Leadership, Babies and Mothers
As we wrap up this fun and light-hearted series, I'm experiencing a range of emotions—not only about leadership and recipes (though I love completing projects!), but also about the upcoming birth of my baby girl (due anytime now) and my late mother’s birthday on March 2.
Strategic Vision Soufflé
A soufflé perfectly captures the essence of a leader’s vision—it starts with a strong foundation, requires delicate preparation, and rises with care and precision to create something breathtaking. Like a great vision, it inspires, stretches boundaries, and demonstrates that with the right balance of ingredients, a remarkable outcome is achievable.
The Leadership Growth Lattice for Your Learning and Development Efforts
According to LinkedIn’s 2024 Workplace Learning Report, employees are more likely to stay at a company that invests in their learning and development—a key strategy as 90% of organizations express concern about retention. The Leadership Growth Lattice offers a simple yet holistic approach, blending job training, mentorship, and leadership development to create multiple pathways for professional growth.
Conflict Resolution Lasagna
Lasagna is best when the layers are well-balanced—don’t rush or skip steps, or the dish (and resolution) will fall apart. Be patient and intentional with each layer.
Serve this Conflict Resolution Lasagna during tense team meetings, one-on-one conversations, or community disagreements. Pair it with empathy and the willingness to find common ground for the perfect harmony.
Motivation Risotto
Motivation, much like a well-balanced dish, relies on the right blend of ingredients. The CAMP model—Competency, Autonomy, Meaningfulness, and Progress—is your recipe to keep your team energized and engaged. Missing even one component is like forgetting salt in a soup—it just doesn’t work. Let’s break it down.
Trust Broth
Just like crafting the perfect dish, building trust and connection within your team requires the right ingredients and careful preparation.