Category: Leadership
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Stop Trying to Be a “Good” Leader (And What to Do Instead)
Being a “good” leader sounds right—but it’s often what holds leaders back. Clarity, not approval, is what teams actually need.
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Lori Sepich: From Avoiding the Hard Stuff to Becoming the Voice for Others
In this episode, I sit down with Lori Sepich to talk about what happens when denial finally catches up with you — and how facing hard truths can transform your life. After surviving two heart attacks and battling depression, Lori chose to stop hiding and start leading. Today, she’s a national advocate helping women take…
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The Loneliness No One Warns You About When You Become a Leader
When you move into a leadership role, the job itself isn’t the only thing that shifts. The way people interact with you changes too. Conversations feel different. People pause before they speak. You can feel the weight of decisions in a way you didn’t before.
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What 25 Years of Nonprofit Service Taught Me About Leadership
Some of the greatest leadership lessons aren’t learned in the workplace. Discover how 25 years of nonprofit service shaped my approach to leadership, influence, and creating lasting impact.
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The Leadership Shift That Changed Everything
Great leadership isn’t about doing more—it’s about thinking differently. Discover the leadership shift that transforms the way you show up, strengthen your team, and create lasting impact. They knew how to do leadership. Titles? Check. Results? Check. But something was off.
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The Fastest Way to Lose Your Impact? Say Yes to Everything
Great leaders don’t say yes to everything. They protect their time, energy, and attention so they can focus on what matters most. Learning when to say no isn’t selfish—it’s one of the most important leadership decisions you’ll make. But here’s the hard truth
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What Changes When You Stop Waiting to Be Noticed
Doing great work doesn’t always mean getting noticed. Learn how owning your expertise, using your voice, and making your leadership visible can open the door to opportunities you may be waiting for.
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The Best Leaders Don’t Keep Score
The strongest professional relationships aren’t built by asking what you’ll get in return. One simple piece of advice is a powerful reminder of how great leaders build trust, connection, and influence.
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Are You Findable? Why Your Online Presence Matters
Someone hears your name, gets referred to you, or considers you for an opportunity. What happens when they Google you? Being findable isn’t about being everywhere. It’s about making sure what people find reflects who you are and what you bring to the table.
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You Don’t Find Your Voice by Staying Quiet
Strong speakers aren’t born with confidence. They build it by using their voice—in meetings, difficult conversations, presentations and every opportunity to speak up.
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Your Next Opportunity Might Find You First
Your next professional opportunity may come from someone who discovers your work before you ever meet. Used intentionally, social media can help people understand what you know, how you think, and what you bring to the table.
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Using LinkedIn To Highlight Your Strengths and Focus Your Audience
As humans, it’s natural to want everyone to see our very best. The desire to project our best is stressed starting in early childhood, and I’m confident that people have told you to make a great first impression throughout your life. Making a great first impression often translates into a bigger and better outcome, either…
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Superpower… What’s that?
I hear more times than I can count “I don’t do anything great” or “My speciality is I’m organized, a team player, good with people, etc”. Most people don’t take the time to look at themselves and truly see what they are actually great at.
Sandy Adams 